School Receptionist | Friendly Primary School | Coventry

Marchant Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is recruiting a welcoming and professional School Receptionist for a primary school in Coventry. The role is full-time, temporary, with a start date in November 2026. Salary/Hours are competitive and depend on experience, in line with school hours.

Ideal candidates will have experience in reception or school offices, strong communication, and confidence with email and Word. Confidentiality and safeguarding are essential in this educational setting.

Qualifications

• Has reception, customer service or school office experience.
• Communicates clearly and remains professional in a busy environment.
• Is confident using email, Word and basic office systems.
• Can manage interruptions and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and data confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and manage sign-in procedures.
• Answer telephone calls, monitor emails and direct enquiries appropriately.
• Provide administrative support to the school office and leadership team.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with correspondence.
• Follow safeguarding, visitor-management and confidentiality procedures.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Clear communication

Data confidentiality

Tools

Email

Word

Office systems

Job description

Position: School Receptionist
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-time, temporary
Salary/Hours: Competitive, dependent on experience | School hours

Wayman Education is recruiting a welcoming and professional School Receptionist for a primary school in Coventry. This role would suit a candidate who enjoys working with people, can manage a busy reception and understands the importance of confidentiality in an educational setting.

The School

The school aims to provide a welcoming environment for pupils, families, staff and visitors, supported by an organised and approachable front office.

The Role

Welcome visitors and manage sign-in procedures.

Answer telephone calls, monitor emails and direct enquiries appropriately.

Provide administrative support to the school office and leadership team.

Maintain accurate records and assist with correspondence.

Follow safeguarding, visitor-management and confidentiality procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

Has reception, customer service or school office experience.

Communicates clearly and remains professional in a busy environment.

Is confident using email, Word and basic office systems.

Can manage interruptions and prioritise tasks effectively.

Understands the importance of safeguarding and data confidentiality.

Competitive, dependent on experience and the agreed working arrangements.