School Receptionist (Fixed Term)

Teaching Vacancies; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Liverpool is seeking a motivated and resilient individual to join their administration team. This role includes providing a professional front-of-house experience for visitors while delivering high-quality administrative support. Responsibilities involve managing reception, handling communications, and supporting the senior leadership team. The school offers a competitive salary, local government pension scheme, and is committed to safeguarding children. A calm demeanor under pressure is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Position requires a motivated and resilient individual.
• Experience in administration roles or customer service is beneficial.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception and be the first point of contact for visitors.
• Handle communication and data maintenance for the school office.
• Support the senior leadership team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Motivated

Resilient

Enthusiastic

Multitasking

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated, resilient and enthusiastic individual to join our school’s administration team on a fixed term basis. You will be based at our LIPA School, Federation House, 88 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ site.

Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a professional, efficient, and welcoming front of‑house experience for all visitors, parents, and staff, while also delivering high‑quality administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the school office.

Responsibilities

You will be the first point of contact for visitors and telephone enquiries, upholding the school’s values through every interaction and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed. This role includes a wide range of responsibilities including reception management, communication handling, data and record maintenance and support for school‑wide administrative tasks.

The postholder will play a key role in supporting the senior leadership team and wider staff through timely and accurate administrative work, contributing to a safe, secure, and efficient school environment. The role requires the ability to multitask, using initiative and remaining calm under pressure.

What the school offers its staff

• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre‑employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred‑list check.