About this role
Receptionist
King’s Leadership Academy Wavertree
Permanent | Term Time Only | 37 hours per week
Every great school has someone at the front who quietly keeps the universe from collapsing. At King's Wavertree, that person could be you.
We are looking for a brilliant Receptionist to join our growing King's Wavertree family. This is a key front-of-house role. You will be the first smile, the calm voice on the phone, the organiser of visitors, messages, meetings and “can you just…” moments. You will help make sure parents, carers, students, staff and visitors feel welcomed, supported and professionally looked after from the moment they arrive.
What you’ll be doing
You will provide a warm, professional reception service across both academies, handling enquiries in person, by phone and by email. You will support visitor management, safeguarding procedures, room bookings, hospitality, shared inboxes, records, messages and general administration. In short, you will help make the Wavertree Hub work beautifully.
We’re looking for someone who is
Professional, organised and welcomingCalm under pressure, even when three people need you at once, and the phone has developed opinionsDiscreet, trustworthy and confident handling of sensitive informationFlexible and happy to work across both sitesA strong communicator with good ICT and administration skillsCommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenSomeone who believes small details matter because, in schools, they really doExperience in a reception, customer service, school office or administrative role would be helpful. A good standard of english and maths is essential. A first aid qualification or experience using school systems such as Bromcom would be a bonus.
Why join us?
At Great Schools Trust, we believe excellence is not a slogan. It is built through daily habits, strong relationships, clear routines and people who care enough to do the job properly.
You will join a Trust that values staff wellbeing, professional development and a culture rooted in our ASPIRE values: Aspiration, Self-awareness, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect and Endeavour.
Interested?
For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact Louise Livingston, Operations Manager at [email protected] or 0151 452 6318
Applications should be submitted via MyNewTerm - we are unable to accept CVs.