Receptionist (fixed-term)
Temple Moor High School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 0PT5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,903.00 Annually (Actual) full-time/full-year equivalent B1 point 4 (£24,404)
Receptionist (fixed-term) job summary
Receptionist (fixed-term)
Contract: Full-time, fixed term (until end of Dec 25 possibly up to April 2026)
Hours: 37 hours per week, term-time only, Monday - Thursday, 08:00-16:00 and Friday 08:00-15:30 (all days with 30-minute unpaid break)
Actual salary: £20,903 per annum (based on full-time and full year equivalent £24,404)
Flexible working: We value the importance of flexibility in supporting work-life balance and are open to exploring flexible working arrangements within this role
Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.5% employer contribution. Full benefits and rewards can be found here
About Us
About Us
Message from our Headteacher here
Temple Moor is a confident and outward-facing school, at the heart of the local community. The school adapts well to the changing schools’ and educational landscape; better prepared to meet the needs and aspirations of all our learners.
What we offer
A dedication to our shared mission of nurturing ambition, delivering excellence and enriching children’s lives
A supportive workplace that champions respect, celebrates equality and diversity, and prioritises your well-being
A collaborative culture built on generosity and a shared sense of purpose
About our Role
Required as soon as possible, we are looking for a welcoming Receptionist to front our busy school reception until end of December 2025, potentially could be extended up to April 2026.
Duties will include:
- greeting all visitors in a professional and friendly manner within a busy reception environment
- handling enquiries both in person and over the phone, ensuring a welcoming and helpful approach
- ensuring the safety of employees and students by managing access to the school through our access control systems
- maintaining the visitor sign-in and sign-out process, always ensuring compliance
- franking, sorting and distributing mail and parcels around the school
- providing administrative cover across the school as required
About You
To be a great fit for this role, you will ideally have
- proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and an excellent telephone etiquette
- the ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
Next steps
Let’s Connect: We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about our school or this opportunity. We warmly encourage visits and would be delighted to give you a tour of our school and an opportunity to meet our team. To arrange a visit or speak with us, please contact Kirstie Fraser, HR Officer on 0113 3900770 ext 7225 or email fraserk@tmhs.rklt.co.uk
Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email Kirstie Fraser – fraserk@tmhs.rklt.co.uk
Closing Date: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, so we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Commitment to safeguarding
Temple Moor High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Temple Moor High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1326 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Temple Moor High School website (opens in new tab)
Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form, rated ‘good’ by OFSTED in April 2017, is a confident and outward facing school, at the heart of the local community. Able to adapt well to the changing schools’ and educational landscape, we are better prepared to meet the needs and aspirations of all our learners. At Temple Moor we believe in pursuing excellence in everything we do. By committing to this aspiration, and continual school improvement, we can provide the very best life chances, and next steps in students’ learning at our school, both now and into the future.
We are part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, which has a philosophy deeply rooted in professional generosity and in helping young people excel within their own schools, and beyond. We believe we have found the right partner to help us to improve standards still further for all our students and to secure our long-term vision – helping us to become a centre of excellence at the heart of the community..
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