School Receptionist

Cross Gates Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 7NB

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 25hrs (Term time only) Usual pattern: 8.30am-1.30pm, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Initially on a temporary 12 month contract
• Pay scale: Grade: Level 1 A1/B1

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist to become the welcoming face of our primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, parents and staff in a busy and rewarding environment.

As the first point of contact for visitors, parents and telephone enquiries, you will play a vital role in creating a positive impression of our school while providing efficient administrative support to the school office.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, parents, pupils and contractors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Undertake reception duties and manage visitor sign-in, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed for all visitors.
• Manage the school's reception area and telephone system.
• Respond to enquiries by phone, email and in person.
• Process incoming and outgoing post.
• Carry out a range of administrative duties, including photocopying, filing, emailing and forms.
• Support attendance administration and communication with parents where required.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Support pupil first aid and welfare.
• Maintain records.
• Comply with safeguarding, H&S, confidentiality and data protection.
• Support equality policies.
• Contribute to school ethos.
• Other commensurate duties.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be warm, approachable and able to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Be able to prioritise tasks and work calmly under pressure.
• Have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

What the school offers its staff

What the school can offer:

• a welcoming and friendly school community
• a committed supportive team of staff who want to make a positive difference to the wellbeing of our children
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's education and wellbeing.
• continuous professional development opportunities

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

Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.

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_Level_1_Job_Description_Person_Specification.pdf - 60.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cross Gates Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 259 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cross Gates Primary School website
• Email address: donna.schofield@crossgatesprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2645763
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cross-gates-primary-school

Cross Gates Primary School is a welcoming one form entry primary school located in the heart of East Leeds and part of the Leeds East Primary Partnership. We pride ourselves on fostering a warm, inclusive environment where every child and family is valued and supported. Our strong community ethos and family-focused approach create a nurturing space to support pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. At Cross Gates, we are committed to excellence and continuous development, ensuring our school remains a place where children love to learn and grow. Our vision, Aspire, Learn, Succeed, underpins everything we do.

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