School Receptionist

Hays Specialist Recruitment LimitedBatley, Merseysidereedpublished 09/17/2026
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Batley Secondary School | 8:00am - 4:00pm | Immediate Start | Long-Term Opportunity Through Hays Education

Are you the friendly face everyone remembers and the organised professional every office needs?

Hays Education is working in partnership with a fantastic secondary school in Batley to recruit a School Receptionist for an immediate start. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment and enjoys being the first point of contact for students, staff, parents and visitors.

We are particularly keen to hear from:

  • Experienced School Receptionists who can hit the ground running with school systems and procedures.
  • Candidates from NHS, GP Surgery, Doctor's Reception, Healthcare Administration or Medical Secretarial backgrounds who are used to managing busy front desks, handling confidential information and delivering exceptional customer service.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Welcoming visitors, parents and contractors to the school
  • Managing incoming calls, emails and enquiries
  • Supporting attendance and student information systems
  • Handling general administration and office duties
  • Maintaining accurate records and confidential data
  • Supporting the wider school office team with day-to-day operations
  • Creating a positive and professional first impression of the school

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience working in a school office, reception, NHS, GP surgery or busy administrative environment
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Confidence using computer systems and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What's On Offer?

  • Immediate start available
  • Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Long-term placement with potential for a permanent position
  • Competitive weekly pay through Hays Education
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant
  • Opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive secondary school

Ready to Step Into Schools?

Whether you're an experienced School Receptionist looking for your next opportunity or you're coming from a busy NHS or GP practice reception team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Hays Education and become the friendly face at the heart of a fantastic Batley secondary school.

Hays Education Working For Your Tomorrow.

What you need to do now

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