Receptionist/Administrator

Meadowfield Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 9,300 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Meadowfield Primary School is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to join our supportive front‑of‑house team. You will provide high-quality reception and administrative support, manage enquiries and help create a welcoming environment for pupils, families and visitors.

This role is term-time only, 19 hours per week across Monday and Tuesday 8:30–15:30 and Wednesday 8:30–15:00, plus 2 training days. You will work with colleagues across the school to ensure smooth communications and accurate

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, professional approach.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong communication and organisation to manage front-of-house tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality reception and administrative support.
• Manage enquiries and maintain accurate records.
• Support attendance administration and school communications.
• Provide a professional front-of-house service to pupils, families and visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organised

Job description

Term-Time only + 2 Training Days. Part Time 19 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday 8:30 - 15:30. Wednesday 8:30 - 15:00.

Are you organised, professional and committed to delivering excellent customer service?

We are seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to join our supportive team and provide high-quality reception and administrative support within our busy primary school environment. As the first point of contact for the school, you will play an important role in supporting pupils, families, colleagues and visitors, helping to create a welcoming and positive experience for everyone who visits, contacts or works with our school.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school community. You will support the smooth day-to-day running of the school by managing enquiries, maintaining accurate records, assisting with attendance administration, supporting school communications and providing a professional front-of-house service. Working closely with colleagues across the school, you will help ensure that pupils, families and visitors receive a responsive and efficient service.

We are looking for an organised and approachable individual who enjoys working with people and is committed to providing excellent customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a valued contribution to the continued success of our school and the experiences of the children and families we serve.

About our School

Meadowfield is a special place to work for those who want to make a real difference. Our dedicated staff are committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child through a child-centred approach that recognises and nurtures individual strengths. Through innovative teaching and enriching off-site experiences, we inspire curiosity, encourage active learning and help pupils reach their full potential. Guided by our motto, "Sowing Seeds for the Future", we equip children with the skills, confidence and knowledge they need for lifelong learning.

We are proud of our welcoming and supportive school community, where positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Staff work together to create an environment in which both pupils and colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 15.3%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Meadowfield Primary, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• Able to work effectively as part of an established and supportive team
• Professional and able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and manage a varied workload
• Able to communicate clearly and build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels

Applicant Guidance

Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.