Receptionist - Maternity Cover

Manorfield Church of England Primary School; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Manorfield CofE Primary School is seeking a friendly Receptionist to be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and visitors. You will provide a welcoming, professional reception service and manage telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries to support the smooth running of the school office.

We value collaboration and safeguarding, and you will work with staff and families to uphold pupil wellbeing within a nurturing Embrace Multi Academy Trust environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Are 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,compassionand 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,disabilitiesand 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,experienceor potential to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.

INTERESTED?

Closing Date:

Friday 2nd October 2026

Interview Date

Monday 12th October 2026

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.