Receptionist, Education ​/ Teaching

‘Are you seeking a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a genuine passion for making a difference? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.’

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Receptionist at The King’s School. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an efficient and professional Reception, Student Services, Reprographics and communications service to all internal and external stakeholders. They will also provide general administration and basic data input support to the school as required.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to join an effective Admin Team who:

• has a friendly, professional, calm manner and can communicate effectively with visitors, pupils and staff;
• can work effectively as part of the Admin Team but can also work independently using their own initiative;
• has experience of working in a similar environment
• can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
• has a passion for helping students thrive and meet their full potential.

Permanent contract

37 hours per week

Term time only + 2 days

192 working days per year

Ready to make a real difference?

The King’s School is a warm, welcoming, and high‑performing school with a strong sense of pride and tradition. Consistently recognised as one of the top‑performing schools in the Wakefield District and ranked in the top 15% nationally for progress, we continue to build on a long history of academic excellence.

Our culture is rooted in raising aspirations and improving life chances for every student, guided by our core values and a supportive, caring ethos. As one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire, our rich heritage combines with a forward‑looking approach to provide an inspiring environment where students thrive and staff careers flourish.

As part of Pontefract Academies Trust - recently recognised for Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Award
-staff wellbeing and satisfaction remain central to our work. Across the Trust, 85% of staff said they would recommend us as a great place to work, well above national benchmarks, and feedback within The King’s School reflects the same positive, supportive culture.

Staff say:

“I genuinely love working at King’s!”

“My line manager always takes my personal needs into account and shows genuine care for my wellbeing.”

For further insight into our school, we invite you to watch our promotional film ‘Where will King’s take you?’, and visit our website for further information.

Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from:

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing
• For the 2025/26 academic year, we have provided staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days, the next is on Monday 20 July 2026. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals
• Generous employer pension
  - West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS
• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service – plus 8 statutory bank holidays)
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
• Cycle to work scheme Blue Light Card
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eye care via Specsavers
• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
• Free flu vaccinations.

You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in the ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website.

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase multi-academy trust comprising of nine local schools: seven primary and two secondary,…