Receptionist

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovelands Primary School is seeking a Receptionist to join our busy office team in Leicester. You will greet parents, answer the phone, assist with lunches orders, and carry out general admin tasks during term time.

The role is fixed-term for 12 months (January 2027 to December 2027), 32.5 hours per week (38 weeks per year plus 3 INSET days). The start date is 4 January 2027, with a Grade 2, point 4 salary (£19,216 actual per year).

Qualifications

• Great communication skills.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Experience with general office admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet parents and handle queries.
• Answer the phone and route calls.
• Order lunches and support daily admin duties.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Office administration

Job description

Dovelands Primary School wishes to appoint a Receptionist, to work as part of our office team. The role consists of greeting parents and dealing with any queries, answering the phone, ordering lunches, and other office admin tasks. The working days and times are: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm (1 hour unpaid lunch break)Contract: Fixed Term (12 months, January 2027 to December 2027). 32.5 hours per week during term time, 38 weeks per year (plus 3 INSET days, notice will be given of dates).

Start date: 4th January 2027Salary: Grade 2, point 4. £26,016 FTE (£19,216 per annum actual salary)Closing Date: Sunday 29th November 2026Interviews to be held: Friday 4th December 2026We would like you: To have great communication skills, work well as part of a team, and thrive in a busy office environment. We can offer you: A calm school, full of wonderful children and staff, and a friendly, stimulating environment in which to work in.

Safeguarding Statement

Dovelands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a declaration that you are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations (2009). Other necessary checks will also be undertaken.