Receptionist
Yew Tree Primary School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4DXThis job expired on 28 September 2026 – see similar jobs
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
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).
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
- Email address
- HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01922 626926
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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