School Receptionist

May Park Primary School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Bristol is seeking an organized and friendly individual to join their office team. The successful candidate will communicate effectively with staff and parents, manage multiple tasks, and contribute positively in a busy school environment. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, promoting an inclusive atmosphere for all staff and students.

Benefits

Pension scheme for teachers and support staff

Relevant learning and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking in staff car park

Extensive Trust Network

Responsibilities

• Support school office tasks.
• Assist in communication with staff and parents.
• Help maintain a friendly and professional environment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Approachable

Excellent communication

Ability to multi-task

Work well under pressure

Team worker

Job description

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Contract Type - Fixed Term to July 2026

Hours - 37 per week (8am - 4pm Mon to Thu / 8am - 3.30pm Fri) Term time only (38 weeks)

Salary - NJC SCP 3 (£24,796 per annum FTE) - actual salary £20,781 pa

Start Date - ASAP

Closing Date for Applications - 30 November 2025 midnight

Interview Date - w / c 08 December 2025 TBC

May Park Primary School is a diverse 3-form entry primary school in East Central Bristol. We have an onsite nursery and SEND Resource Base for pupils with ASC or SCLN. We are committed to and enjoy providing an inspiring and fully inclusive curriculum within a nurturing environment where every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential and is prepared to reach the next stage in their education.

We are seeking applicants to work alongside friendly, professional and supportive colleagues who bring out the best in each other. We require a well-motivated, articulate and personable individual to join our team in the school office.

Responsibilities

• Have a range of basic computer skills
• Be approachable
• Be an excellent communicator
• Be able to multi-task
• Work well under pressure in a busy school environment
• Be a good team worker

Benefits

Competitive salary

• Pension scheme for teachers and support staff
• Relevant learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking in our staff car park
• Extensive Trust Network

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme

Visits to the school are welcomed please contact us to arrange. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we have enough suitable applicants.

Safeguarding Statement

Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre‑employment checks.