School Receptionist – Leyland

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Leyland
  • Working Pattern

    Part-time,
  • Specialism

    School Administration
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    £13.00 -15.00 per hour
  • Closing date

    18 Dec 2025

School Receptionist Required - Part Time (Afternoons) - Leyland

Are you looking for a new fast-paced and motivating school administration role?

Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as a passion for working with children and their families?

If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our temporary school business Receptionist position in Leyland.

Your new role

We are seeking a highly organised, approachable, and efficient School Receptionist to support the smooth running of our school office in Leyland. This is a key role that requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a welcoming and professional school environment. You will work closely with the teachers and other support staff to ensure the smooth running of this front office.

This job in Leyland is a term-time only position working Monday–Friday 12.30 – 4.00pm. This job will be temporary on an ongoing basis to start ASAP for 6-8 weeks in the first instance.

A DBS on the update service would be an advantage for this role.

Duties may include:

  • Answering telephone calls and managing messages with courtesy and discretion.
  • Welcoming visitors to the school and ensuring they are signed in and out in accordance with safeguarding procedures.
  • Scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings with parents, carers, and external agencies.
  • Maintaining accurate pupil attendance and staff records using systems such as SIMS, Microsoft Office, ParentPay, and Arbor.
  • Managing correspondence, including drafting and distributing letters and emails.
  • Adhering to school policies relating to health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection.
  • Supporting reprographics needs, including printing, copying, and preparing materials for staff and students.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience in a school or office environment is essential for this role.
  • Knowledge of SIMS or Arbor and other school systems
  • A friendly, professional, and helpful attitude
  • A high level of confidentiality and discretion
  • A flexible and adaptable approach to work
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this school receptionist role in the Leyland area, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


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