Job type
PermanentLocation
MiddlesbroughWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
School AdministrationIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
FTE £25,185 - £25,583Closing date
10 Apr 2026
School Receptionist Required
School Receptionist
Middlesbrough
Contract Type: Permanent
Full‑time
Term Time Only + 3 Weeks
FTE Salary: £25,185 – £25,583
Actual Salary: £22,876 – £23,238
Contract Type: Permanent
Full‑time
Term Time Only + 3 Weeks
FTE Salary: £25,185 – £25,583
Actual Salary: £22,876 – £23,238
About the Role
We are seeking a professional, welcoming and highly organised School Receptionist to be the first point of contact for a busy Middlesbrough school.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our frontline team and play a key role in ensuring a positive experience for students, parents, staff and visitors.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our frontline team and play a key role in ensuring a positive experience for students, parents, staff and visitors.
As the face of the school, you will provide exceptional customer service, manage incoming queries, and support the smooth operation of the school office. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders—including the Academy Leadership Team and Trust personnel—you will help maintain an efficient, friendly and solution‑focused environment.
What We Are Looking For
- Positive and solution‑focused, with the ability to stay calm under pressure
- A strong communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills
- Confident in providing high‑quality customer service to all stakeholders
- Professional, organised, and able to prioritise tasks effectively
- Friendly and approachable, with a genuine commitment to supporting our school community
- The role involves liaising with a range of stakeholders at all levels, handling confidential information with discretion, and ensuring visitors receive a warm and professional welcome.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as the first point of contact for all enquiries—face‑to‑face, telephone, and email
- Providing a welcoming and professional reception service
- Supporting administrative tasks within the school office
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring efficient office systems
- Liaising confidently with staff, students, parents, Academy Leadership Team, and Trust colleagues
- Supporting wider school operations as required
