Receptionist

Yew Tree Primary School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4DX

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week – term time only (Mon – Thurs: 8.30am – 3.45pm & Fri: 8.15am – 3.45pm)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade B (annual salary: £21,277)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join the Yew Tree family as our Receptionist. We are a friendly three-form entry primary school with a nursery class so our office is a hive of activity at the heart of our school. We are looking for somebody to take on this role, within a supportive team of staff, to support the smooth administration and organisation of school operations.

Working alongside an excellent and highly-skilled administration team, the Receptionist will be supported in their training and development so that they grow in skills and confidence in order to emerge as a confident school administrator.

We want to meet candidates who think they have something to offer Yew Tree. We are interested in hearing from individuals with a range of talents, experiences and skills which will offer something unique to our school community. Working at Yew Tree is more than a job; It is being a part of our family – our community!

Our senior leaders are looking to build a team of people who passionately believe in our five core values (responsibility, respect, courage, ambition & pride) and our vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ for all of our children.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A supportive environment in which relationships are nurtured and valued
• A dedicated, friendly and passionate staff
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A commitment to high standards and continual improvement
• Enthusiastic and caring children who are polite and well-mannered
• Modern facilities and extensive grounds
• A strong commitment to staff well-being including free access to a range of services through an Employee Assistance Programme

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

Yew Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. This includes compliance with all aspects of the Equality Act and including support of the protected characteristics.

All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity. Any posts are subject to approval of two references and subject to any necessary safeguarding checks (including online candidate searches).

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.

RECEPTIONIST JD.pdf - 240 KB (opens in new tab)

RECEPTIONIST PS.pdf - 251 KB (opens in new tab)

APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE 2627.pdf - 146 KB (opens in new tab)

About Yew Tree Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 615 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Yew Tree Primary School website
• Email address: HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01922 626926
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/yew-tree-primary-school-ws5-4dx

Yew Tree moved in to a brand new £7m building in November 2019 and have developed an outstanding learning environment for our children. Our senior leaders are looking to build a team of people who passionately believe in our five core values (responsibility, respect, courage, ambition & pride) and our vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ for all of our children.

Take a look around our amazing building and site at:

https://aperture360.s3.amazonaws.com/tours/Yewtree/index.htm

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