Receptionist - Maternity Cover

Eteach International; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working opportunities where 0

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and wellbeing support services

Job summary

Manorfield CofE Primary School in Leicester, Leicestershire, is seeking a part-time Receptionist on a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and visitors, handling calls and enquiries and supporting the school office.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills, maintain records, uphold safeguarding, and work collaboratively with staff and the Embrace Multi Academy Trust community.

Qualifications

• Experience greeting visitors and handling enquiries.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and school procedures.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff.
• Manage telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries efficiently.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and records.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Receptionist - Maternity CoverEmployer: Manorfield C of E Primary SchoolLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: 12 monthsSalary: Grade 4 SCP 5 - £25,629 (actual £17,780.65)Posted: 18th September 2026Expires: 2nd October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574878Job Reference: Receptionistmatcover* Share :* PrintAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners? We are a welcoming Church of England primary school, part of a dynamic multi academy trust, dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for all our pupils. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Receptionist to join our team from Monday 2nd November 2026.**About the Role:**. Be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff.. Provide a warm, professional and welcoming reception service.. Manage telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries efficiently.. Support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.. Maintain accurate records and administrative systems.. Work collaboratively with staff, families and the wider school community.. Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills.. Uphold the school's values and commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.**This is an exciting opportunity for someone who:**• Has high expectations of themselves and others.• Enjoys working collaboratively.• Wants to make a positive impact every day.**About Manorfield:**Manorfield CofE Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary school and is proud to be part of Embrace Multi Academy Trust. We are a friendly and supportive school where strong relationships with children, families, staff, St Michael and All Angels Church and the wider community are central to everything we do.Our Christian vision shapes school life and underpins our commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their best. We are proud of our caring ethos, high expectations and broad, engaging curriculum, which encourages children to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Through our Christian values, we nurture children academically, socially and spiritually, helping them to flourish in all aspects of school life.Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to provide enriching opportunities both in and beyond the classroom, creating a positive learning environment where every child is encouraged to discover and develop their individual strengths.Manorfield is a school where children and staff flourish together, supported by a caring ethos, a strong sense of community and the opportunities that come from being part of Embrace Multi Academy Trust.**What Success Looks Like:**- Provides an outstanding first impression of the school, welcoming visitors, pupils and families courteously and ensuring all enquiries are handled professionally and efficiently.- Maintains a well-organised and effective school office, keeping records accurate, communications timely and administrative processes running smoothly.- Supports a safe and positive school environment, following safeguarding procedures, handling sensitive information confidentially and working collaboratively with staff to meet the needs of pupils and families.• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.• Support our culture of inclusion, respect and belonging.**Help Children Flourish:**At Embrace Multi Academy Trust, our mission is simple: to ensure every child flourishes and experiences life in all its fullness. We believe exceptional people create exceptional opportunities for children. Whether you are an experienced professional or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference within a thriving and supportive organisation. Inspired by our values of respect, wisdom, integrity, collaboration, compassion and inclusivity, we work together to ensure every child receives the best possible education.**Why Join Embrace?**When you join Embrace Multi Academy Trust, you become part of a family of schools working together to ensure pupils and colleagues flourish. We are committed to supporting our people through every stage of their career.Professional Growth • Extensive CPD opportunities.• Apprenticeship opportunities.• Access to National College resources.• Leadership development pathways.• Opportunities to collaborate across ten schools.**Wellbeing and Benefits**• Employee Assistance Programme.• Flexible working opportunities where possible.• Cycle to Work Scheme.• Wider Wallet discounts and Wider Tech and Furniture Scheme.• Health and wellbeing support services.• Occupational sick pay schemes.**A WORKFORCE WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS**At Embrace Multi Academy Trust, we believe diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the experiences of the children and communities we serve.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, faiths, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities and life experiences.Because some roles and parts of our workforce are currently underrepresented, we particularly welcome applications from:• Men applying for classroom support and administration roles.• People from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities.**We Value Potential:**You may not meet every single criterion in the person specification, but if you believe you have the skills, values, experience or potential to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.**INTERESTED?****Closing Date:** Friday 2nd October 2026**Interview Date**: Monday 12th October 2026Applications will only be accepted on the Trust application form. CVs will not be accepted. References will be obtained prior to interview.We believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all, ensuring equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.### AttachmentsCandidate packPrivacy Notice - Job ApplicantRecruitment of Ex Offenders 2025Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy 25~26Staff Code of Conduct & Staff HandbookEmbrace Receptionist~Clerical Assistant - Grade 4### Safeguarding Statement:Embrace Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, enhanced DBS checks and barred list checks will be undertaken for all successful applicants prior to appointment and all shortlisted applicants will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.Additionally, applicants are to be aware that an overseas criminal record check, or certificate of good behaviour, will be required before appointment, from candidates who have lived overseas for a period of 3 months (including aggregated time) over the age of 16 in the previous 10 years.We believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all, ensuring equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.