School Receptionist

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Contractual hours: 25

Job Description:

Job title and organisation: School Receptionist – Cross Gates Primary School
Salary: £14,308
Hours: 25, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm (part time, term time only)
Contract: Temporary for 12 months
Location: Cross Gates Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 24th August 2026

Starting: ASAP

Cross Gates Primary is a school where our children are at the heart of our decision making. We know our children as individuals and we tailor our teaching, learning and nurture to their needs. We are proud of our inclusivity family ethos and celebrate the fact our thriving one form entry school is at the heart of the community.

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist to become the welcoming face of our primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, parents and staff in a busy and rewarding environment.

As the first point of contact for visitors, parents and telephone enquiries, you will play a vital role in creating a positive impression of our school while providing efficient administrative support to the school office.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, parents, pupils and contractors in a professional and courteous manner.

• Undertake reception duties and manage visitor sign-in, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed for all visitors.

• Manage the school’s reception area and telephone system.

• Respond to enquiries by phone, email and in person.

• Process incoming and outgoing post.

• Carry out a range of administrative duties, including photocopying, filing, emailing and forms.

• Support attendance administration and communication with parents where required.

• Deliver excellent customer service.

• Support pupil first aid and welfare.

• Maintain records.

• Comply with safeguarding, H&S, confidentiality and data protection.

• Support equality policies.

• Contribute to school ethos.

• Other commensurate duties.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be warm, approachable and able to build positive relationships with children and adults.

• Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

• Be able to prioritise tasks and work calmly under pressure.

• Have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Be able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

What the school can offer:

• a welcoming and friendly school community

• a committed supportive team of staff who want to make a positive difference to the wellbeing of our children

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s education and wellbeing.

• continuous professional development opportunities

Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

To request an application pack please email

All completed application forms must be emailed to – for more information please contact school on 0113 264 5763.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 24th August 2026.

Interviews will be held on Friday 4th September 2026.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our .

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you’ll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

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