Receptionist

The Prescot School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L34 3NB

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time - 36 hours per week - Monday-Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC SCP 9-10 £27,254 - £27,694

What skills and experience we're looking for

What are we looking for:

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and professional School Receptionist to join the team at Prescot School. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and students, providing a warm and welcoming front-of-house service. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong administrative abilities, and the capacity to manage a busy reception environment. Attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively are essential. Experience working in a school or similar setting is desirable, along with a good understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all.

This role is full-time and includes working throughout the school holidays, during which time you will support the wider administrative function of the school and undertake additional admin duties as required.

What the school offers its staff

About us Contract:

The Prescot School is situated in a state of the art, 21st century building, situated on the outskirts of Prescot, approximately ten miles from Liverpool City Centre. We are an 11-16 school which opened in September 2016 as a converter Academy linked to the outstanding ‘The Heath Family Trust’. Our ethos of high aspiration, support and challenge permeates every aspect of our work. Students are challenged and supported by a team of dedicated and professional teachers who strive to achieve the absolute best for the students they teach, with high expectations of all individuals at all times. Our positive and caring atmosphere, backed by excellent resources, makes this a wonderful place to build your career in a supportive learning environment.

About The Heath Family Trust:

Join The Heath Family Trust and be part of our commitment to giving our pupils the best start in life, a mission deeply rooted in our core values. Here, you'll find a supportive environment where we collectively hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards. We value: • Clarity: ensuring clear communication and purpose in all we do. • Collaboration: fostering teamwork and shared success across all levels. • Accountability: championing a culture where we all take ownership and responsibility. Across out trust, our dedication to academic rigour underpins every aspect of our work. We offer a strong CPD programme for teachers at every stage of their career, empowering staff to flourish in their practice and grow as future leaders.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please view the recruitment pack for further details on the person specification and job description.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Prescot School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

By engaging in the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TPS Recruitment Pack - Receptionist.pdf - 1.9 MB (opens in new tab)

TPS Recruitment Pack - Receptionist.pdf - 1.9 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Prescot School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 915 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Prescot School website
• Email address: recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-prescot-school

The Prescot School is situated in a state of the art, 21st century building, situated on the outskirts of Prescot, approximately ten miles from Liverpool City Centre. We are an 11-16 school which opened in September 2016 as a convertor Academy, linked to the outstanding ‘The Heath Family Trust’.

Our ethos of high aspiration, support and challenge permeates every aspect of our work. Students are challenged and supported by a team of dedicated and professional teachers who strive to achieve the absolute best for the students they teach with high expectations of all individuals at all times.

Our positive and caring atmosphere, backed by excellent resources, makes this a wonderful place to build your career in a supportive learning environment.

Arranging a visit to The Prescot School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk.

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