Receptionist

Woodfall Primary and Nursery School, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 4BT

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £18028.00 -£18598.09

Receptionist job summary

DBS Check Enhanced

Closing Date: 12th May 2026

32.5 Hours per week (38 weeks per year)

Monday to Friday 08:30-15:30

Temporary until August 31st 2027

At Woodfall we pride ourselves on having a nurturing school ethos with high expectations of staff and pupils, where every child is valued and included.

Woodfall Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and friendly Receptionist to join our creative, dynamic and enthusiastic team, people who are keen to take an active role in the full life of our school during an exciting time, as we plan for our future .The successful candidate will be committed to the best interests of our pupils, have high expectations of themselves and work effectively in a team. As part of our support team you will provide a professional and friendly reception service for the School, dealing with parents/carers, student and visitors.

We are looking for a Receptionist who will actively contribute in supporting the school office and greet all visitors to our school. The successful candidate will be someone who is:

• Warm and Nurturing- A caring and patient attitude, creating a welcoming environment.
• Positive and Enthusiastic and Engaging.
• Proactive and self motivated. Willing to contribute ideas.
• Adaptability and flexibility- Able to adjust to the changing needs of the Office.
• Reliability-Punctual and committed.

To apply for this role please complete the application form along with a letter of application detailing your skills, qualifications and experience aligned to the job description and person specification. We warmly welcome applications from every suitably qualified member of our local community. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on the shortlisting process. If we have not contacted you by 17:00 Wednesday 13th May then unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Shortlisting: Wednesday 13th May 2026

Interviews: Friday 15th May (time TBC).

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Woodfall Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 479 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodfall Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodfall-primary-and-nursery-school

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