School Receptionist

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development

Supportive leadership

Friendly colleagues

Job summary

Lower Kersal Primary School in Salford is seeking a friendly, reliable school office assistant to welcome pupils, parents and visitors and support the day-to-day running of the office. You will play a key role in a busy, supportive environment.

The role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in a school setting, develop basic IT and customer-facing skills, and work within a welcoming team committed to safeguarding and pupil well-being.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable and positive person with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in office or customer-facing roles is desirable.
• Willingness to develop skills in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and support pupils, parents and visitors with a friendly, professional approach.
• Communicate confidently and politely with staff, pupils, parents and external partners.
• Provide effective support to the busy school office.
• Be organised and accurate in daily admin tasks.
• Use basic IT skills to support the day-to-day running of the school.
• Work positively and flexibly as part of the team.
• Put safeguarding, confidentiality and the wellbeing of children at the heart of everything you do.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

Start date: 2nd November 2026 - End Date: 9th July 2027

Pay Scale: Grade 1C (subject to job evaluation)

Hours of work are 36 per week as follows:

Mon to Thurs - 08:30 to 16:30

Fri - 08:30 to 15:50

40 minutes lunch break

Shortlisting: Monday 21st September 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

An exciting opportunity to join our school team at Lower Kersal Primary School!

Are you looking to gain valuable experience in a busy and friendly school office environment? Do you enjoy working with people and are organised and approachable? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and positive person to join our school office team in this rewarding role. You will be an important part of our day-to-day school life, providing a warm welcome to pupils, parents and visitors.

Whether you already have some office or customer-facing experience, or you are looking to develop your skills in a school setting, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in a busy primary school. If you’re ready to take the first step on your career path with a role that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team committed to staff development and pupil success.
• A strong commitment to improving outcomes for all learners.
• Hard-working, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues.
• Highly supportive Governors.
• Strong partnerships with parents and external professionals.
• Friendly, happy children who enjoy learning and make our school a wonderful place to work.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Welcome and support pupils, parents and visitors with a friendly, helpful and professional approach, creating a positive first impression of our school.
• Communicate confidently and politely with staff, pupils, parents and external partners.
• Provide effective support to our busy school office.
• Be organised and accurate.
• Use basic IT skills to support the day-to-day running of the school.
• Work positively and flexibly as part of our team.
• Put safeguarding, confidentiality and the wellbeing of children at the heart of everything you do.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

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Candidates invited for interview will be contacted by email.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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