School Receptionist

Job . ECC Position Type:
Administration Pay Range:
Scale 2-3

Position

Start Date:

13/04/2026 Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 06/03/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: tbc

NJC Pay Scale 2-3 (depending on experience)

20 hours per week Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm. This is a 38 week role (term time only). You will receive 5.6 weeks paid annual leave which must be taken during school closures.

We are looking to appoint a friendly and welcoming professional to act as "front of house" for our happy, busy and inclusive school. Experience of working in a school is desirable. You will be required to administer first aid to students as required (training will be provided).

• Answering the phone and dealing with queries from all stakeholders
• Welcoming guests, helping them to sign-in, ensuring all security protocols are followed
• Administering first-aid
• Supporting with basic admin tasks
• Making bookings on behalf of staff
• Supporting the work of the Business Manager

• enthusiastic children who are ready and willing to learn;
• a supportive and friendly staff team;
• the chance to join our school at an exciting time as we expand, with a whole host of new facilities on the horizon;
• a respect for and commitment to ensuring optimum work/life balance.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please ring the school office on to book an appointment.

To apply for this position please visit  applications must be completed in full in order to be considered.

Start date:

January 2025

Warley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of this commitment any appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, medical clearance and suitable references.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Telephone:
Email:

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery School, Chelmsford

Closing: 01/03/2026 Midnight