Receptionist - Conyers School
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Yarm, Cleveland, TS15 9ET |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cc0ddbb0-975b-400f-8f17-650c641004d4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate must have:
• A calm, understanding, and friendly personality
• A professional, nurturing, and resilient approach
• A professional and welcoming manner when interacting with visitors, parents, and students
• The ability to manage incoming calls, emails, and enquiries efficiently
• The confidence to handle sensitive and, at times, challenging situations with discretion and professionalism
• Strong administrative skills, including maintaining accurate records and supporting day-to-day office tasks
Key Skills & Qualities:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging conversations confidently
• Resilient and emotionally intelligent, with a professional and composed approach
• Able to manage difficult or demanding interactions in a firm but courteous manner
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
Additional Information:This role involves regular interaction with parents and members of the public. The successful candidate must be confident in managing a wide range of behaviours and maintaining professionalism at all times, even in challenging situations.
What the school offers its staff
Why Work With Us? We value our staff and offer:
• A digitally innovative iPads for Learning school with excellent facilities.
• A collaborative and supportive team ethos across the school.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, with events and activities throughout the year.
• Free annual flu vaccination voucher.
Come and be part of something special. At Conyers, we develop independent, determined students who are confident, creative, and empathetic. Together, we make a positive difference.
Further details about the role
Job Purpose: As outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
The School Receptionist is the first point of contact for visitors to the school, including parents, staff, and pupils. As the ‘face’ of the school, the receptionist must be welcoming, personable, and helpful, and able to represent the school in a consistently professional and friendly manner.
The role requires a well-organised individual who can multitask effectively, work flexibly, and demonstrate a proactive ‘can do’ approach. The successful candidate must also be confident in managing a wide range of enquiries and interactions, maintaining professionalism and composure at all times.
In addition, the receptionist will support a variety of administrative duties and must therefore possess a good level of IT skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices, and all pre-employment checks will be completed before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates to identify any publicly available information that may be relevant to the recruitment process.
The successful candidate must have:
• A calm, understanding, and friendly personality
• A professional, nurturing, and resilient approach
• A professional and welcoming manner when interacting with visitors, parents, and students
• The ability to manage incoming calls, emails, and enquiries efficiently
• The confidence to handle sensitive and, at times, challenging situations with discretion and professionalism
• Strong administrative skills, including maintaining accurate records and supporting day-to-day office tasks
Key Skills & Qualities:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging conversations confidently
• Resilient and emotionally intelligent, with a professional and composed approach
• Able to manage difficult or demanding interactions in a firm but courteous manner
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
Additional Information:This role involves regular interaction with parents and members of the public. The successful candidate must be confident in managing a wide range of behaviours and maintaining professionalism at all times, even in challenging situations.
What the school offers its staff
Why Work With Us? We value our staff and offer:
• A digitally innovative iPads for Learning school with excellent facilities.
• A collaborative and supportive team ethos across the school.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, with events and activities throughout the year.
• Free annual flu vaccination voucher.
Come and be part of something special. At Conyers, we develop independent, determined students who are confident, creative, and empathetic. Together, we make a positive difference.
Further details about the role
Job Purpose: As outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
The School Receptionist is the first point of contact for visitors to the school, including parents, staff, and pupils. As the ‘face’ of the school, the receptionist must be welcoming, personable, and helpful, and able to represent the school in a consistently professional and friendly manner.
The role requires a well-organised individual who can multitask effectively, work flexibly, and demonstrate a proactive ‘can do’ approach. The successful candidate must also be confident in managing a wide range of enquiries and interactions, maintaining professionalism and composure at all times.
In addition, the receptionist will support a variety of administrative duties and must therefore possess a good level of IT skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices, and all pre-employment checks will be completed before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates to identify any publicly available information that may be relevant to the recruitment process.