Receptionist

Lift Kingsley are  looking for a friendly and organised receptionist to join our team and become the welcoming face and voice of our academy. You'll be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, carers and students – greeting everyone with warmth and professionalism while ensuring our reception runs smoothly every day.

This is a brilliant chance to play a vital role in our school community. You'll manage incoming calls, coordinate appointments, support our admin team and help create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• greet visitors, parents, students and staff warmly, guiding them to the right person and signing them in and out to keep everyone safe;
• answer phone calls and emails, responding to queries or passing them on quickly and professionally;
• keep the reception area organised and welcoming, making sure important forms and resources are easy to find;
• coordinate appointments, meetings and room bookings, and manage incoming mail, packages and deliveries;
• complete first aid training so you can care for students, staff and visitors when needed, and maintain accurate health and safety records; and
• support the wider admin team with tasks such as data entry, printing, ordering supplies and other duties as needed.

What we're looking for

You don't need to have worked in a school before, but you will need:

• background in a customer-facing or reception role where you've built strong people skills;
• good IT skills, including confidence using email and office software;
• the ability to stay calm and organised in a busy environment, managing your time well and responding positively to change;
• strong communication skills and a professional, friendly telephone manner;
• a genuine passion for working with and supporting children; and
• awareness of safeguarding and child protection, with a commitment to keeping young people safe.

We'd also love to hear from you if you have GCSE maths and English (grade 4 or equivalent), experience in an office setting, or first aid training. If you're someone who enjoys working as part of a team, stays proactive under pressure and takes pride in creating a positive first impression, we'd be excited to hear from you. Could this be the right role for you?

About our school

We're incredibly proud of our students' achievements and the rapid progress our school has made. Our warm, supportive environment, excellent teaching, and strong relationships help students achieve well above national averages. We foster kindness, courage, and curiosity, enabling every student to grow in character and excel academically.

Rated Good in all areas (Ofsted 2025), Lift Kingsley is a transformed, ambitious school at the heart of its community. We prepare students for university and beyond through high expectations and a culture of aspiration.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work. Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you.