School Receptionist

Leverhulme Academy Trust; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Green School, part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust, is seeking a proactive School Receptionist for a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027. The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, with Friday partial hours, based at Harper Green Road, Farnworth. Salary £24,458–£25,239 per year (FTE £26,016–£26,847).

Start ASAP and interviews progressing in September 2026. The successful candidate will join the administrative team, support reception duties and general administration, and act

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, motivated and creative individual
• Computer literate with strong interpersonal skills
• Confidentiality is paramount in this role

Responsibilities

• Provide reception duties and administrative support for the school
• Be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors
• Assist with general administration and data handling

Job description

School Receptionist at Harper Green School

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Job Reference EDV/2026/HGS/97834

Location Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DH

Contract Type Fixed Term

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary £24,458.00 - £25,239.00 Annually (Actual)

Grade C scp 4-6 (FTE £26,016 to £26,847)

Hours Per Week 37

Weeks Per Year 43

Fixed Term End Date Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date 9:00am, Mon 21st Sep, 2026

Start Date as soon as possible

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) week commencing 28th September 2026

About this Role

School Receptionist

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Salary: Grade C scp 4 - 6 £24,458 to £25,239 per annum

(FTE –) £26,016 to £26,847

Term: Time plus 25 days

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7:45am - 3:45pm and Friday 7:45am - 3:15pm (including an unpaid 30-minute lunch break).

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated & creative individual to the post of School Receptionist, to join our forward-thinking school that is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust.

The successful applicant will join the existing experienced and motivated administrative team, supporting with reception duties and administration. Our school is a welcoming and inclusive learning community, with our students at the heart of all that we do. You will need to be computer literate and bring enthusiasm and outstanding interpersonal skills to the position, as you will be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors to our school. Confidentiality is paramount within this role.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is available from the Trust website.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact the HR Team at [email protected].

Required as soon as possible

Closing date: 9am on Monday 21st September 2026

Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th September 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in teamwork and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

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