Receptionist

St Mary's Catholic Academy; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,847 - 21,174; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Catholic Academy in Blackpool is seeking a friendly Receptionist to join the administration team on a full-time, permanent, term-time basis starting in September 2026.

As the first point of contact, you will greet visitors, answer calls, support students and parents, maintain records and provide admin assistance to the wider school.

The post offers competitive local pay with scale points; safeguarding checks apply and the school values a welcoming, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception duties and customer service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for visitors, parents, students and staff
• Answer telephone enquiries and manage reception duties
• Maintain records and provide administrative support to the wider team
• Support students, visitors and parents as needed

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

IT proficiency

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Thank you for considering St. Mary's Catholic Academy for the next stage in your career. We are seeking to appoint a committed Receptionist to support our administration team at St Mary’s. The role is offered on a full time, permanent, term time only basis and will commence in September 2026. This would be a fantastic opportunity to develop your administrative and customer service skills.

Role Description

As the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students and staff, the successful candidate will play a vital role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for everyone who enters our Academy. You will be responsible for reception duties, answering telephone enquiries, supporting students, visitors and parents, maintaining records and providing administrative support to the wider school team.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment. The successful candidate will enjoy working with people, be confident using IT systems and be able to manage a variety of tasks while maintaining a positive and welcoming approach.

St Mary’s is a highly regarded oversubscribed Catholic Academy in Blackpool in the Diocese of Lancaster. The school is very much a Catholic family where everyone works together to support and challenge one another to be the best they can be.

Safeguarding and Background Checks

• DBS
• Medical clearance
• Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number
• Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children
• A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search be carried out
• For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out
• For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th August 2026 - midday

Shortlisting date: Friday 14th August 2026

Interview date: Thursday 20th August 2026

Post Details

• Grade: NJC pay Grade B – scale point range 3 to 4
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 to £25,185.00 (pay award pending)
• Actual salary: £20,847.00 to £21,174.00
• Contract: Permanent, term time only
• Hours: 37 per week
• Start Date: 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.