School Receptionist – Make A Difference In A Welcoming Primary School In West Yorkshire!

Marchant Recruitment; Ledston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a welcoming primary school in West Yorkshire to recruit an experienced School Receptionist to join the administrative team.

As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, you will help maintain a warm, professional office, support safeguarding procedures and keep MIS records up to date. Prior school-based reception or admin experience is essential, with DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Previous school-based reception experience or administrative experience is essential.
• Confident, approachable and able to work in a busy school environment.
• Must maintain confidentiality and safeguarding awareness.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Create a great first impression by welcoming visitors, parents and pupils.
• Keep communication flowing by handling calls and parent enquiries.
• Maintain accurate pupil records using the MIS system.
• Support pupil attendance monitoring and report concerns.
• Assist safeguarding procedures and verify visitors are signed in.
• Provide reliable administrative support to the senior leadership team.

Skills

School reception

Administrative experience

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Location: West Yorkshire

Are you an experienced School Receptionist who thrives in a busy school environment and enjoys making a positive difference every day?

A welcoming, community-focused primary school in West Yorkshire, is looking for a friendly, organised and proactive School Receptionist to join its supportive administrative team.

As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, you'll play a vital role in creating a warm, professional and welcoming atmosphere. From keeping the school office running smoothly to supporting essential safeguarding procedures, your contribution will help make a real difference to the daily life of the school.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating a great first impression by welcoming visitors, parents and pupils with professionalism and a friendly approach.
• Keeping communication flowing by managing incoming calls and responding to parent enquiries efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate records by updating pupil information and using the school's MIS system.
• Supporting pupil attendance by monitoring records and reporting any concerns appropriately.
• Helping keep pupils safe by following safeguarding procedures and ensuring visitors are signed in correctly.
• Keeping the office organised by providing reliable administrative support to the senior leadership team and wider school staff.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who are confident, approachable and ready to make a positive impact in a busy primary school setting.

You'll need:

• Previous school-based reception or administrative experience – this is essential.
• Confidence using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor or similar.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• A calm, professional manner and the ability to juggle competing priorities in a busy front office.
• A strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding in a school environment.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a friendly, supportive primary school where your contribution will be valued and your role will be central to the smooth running of the school day. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator who enjoys working with people, thrives in a varied role and wants to be part of a close-knit school community.