Receptionist

The King's School; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Everyday Development days

Generous annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Specsavers eye care

Job summary

The King’s School in Pontefract is seeking an enthusiastic Receptionist to deliver an efficient front desk, student services, reprographics and communications support. The role also involves general administration and basic data input within a dedicated admin team.

You will communicate with visitors, pupils and staff, work well both in a team and independently, and show a genuine commitment to helping students thrive.

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional, calm manner and can communicate effectively with visitors, pupils and staff.
• Can work independently using own initiative.
• Experience of working in a similar environment.
• Passion for helping students thrive and meet their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and professional Reception, Student Services, Reprographics and communications service to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide general administration and basic data input support to the school as required.
• Work effectively as part of the Admin Team and independently using own initiative.
• Contribute to a friendly, supportive environment for students and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Initiative

Student support

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Receptionist at The King’s School. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an efficient and professional Reception, Student Services, Reprographics and communications service to all internal and external stakeholders. They will also provide general administration and basic data input support to the school as required.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to join an effective Admin Team who:

1. has a friendly, professional, calm manner and can communicate effectively with visitors, pupils and staff;
2. can work effectively as part of the Admin Team but can also work independently using their own initiative;
3. has experience of working in a similar environment
4. can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
5. has a passion for helping students thrive and meet their full potential.

Contract details

1. Permanent contract
2. 37 hours per week
3. Term time only + 2 days
4. 192 working days per year

Ready to make a real difference?

About The King’s School

The King’s School is a warm, welcoming, and high‑performing school with a strong sense of pride and tradition. Consistently recognised as one of the top‑performing schools in the Wakefield District and ranked in the top 15% nationally for progress, we continue to build on a long history of academic excellence.

Our culture is rooted in raising aspirations and improving life chances for every student, guided by our core values and a supportive, caring ethos. As one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire, our rich heritage combines with a forward‑looking approach to provide an inspiring environment where students thrive and staff careers flourish.

As part of Pontefract Academies Trust - recently recognised for Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Award -staff wellbeing and satisfaction remain central to our work. Across the Trust, 85% of staff said they would recommend us as a great place to work, well above national benchmarks, and feedback within The King’s School reflects the same positive, supportive culture.

Staff say:

I genuinely love working at King’s!

My line manager always takes my personal needs into account and shows genuine care for my wellbeing.

For further insight into our school, we invite you to watch our promotional film 'Where will King's take you?', and visit our website for further information.

What can we offer you?

Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from:

1. Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
2. Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing
3. For the 2025/26 academic year, we have provided staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days, the next is on Monday 20 July 2026. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals
4. Generous employer pension- West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS
5. Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service – plus 8 statutory bank holidays)
6. Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
7. Cycle to work scheme Blue Light Card
8. Discounted gym membership
9. Free eye care via Specsavers
10. Childcare vouchers
11. Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
12. Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
13. Free flu vaccinations.

You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in the 'Working for Us' booklet and on our website.

About Pontefract Academies Trust

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase multi-academy trust comprising of nine local schools: seven primary and two secondary, committed to providing the very best education for our children.

We are also excited to be merging with Ark Schools on 1 September 2026. This partnership will strengthen the support we offer our pupils and staff, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across both trusts. Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger.

We’re excited for the future and hope you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.

Application process

Contact us on 01977 601701 or email [e-mail]