Receptionist
Heckmondwike Primary Academy are looking to appoint a receptionist, to join our academy in April 2025 on a part time, permanent basis.
Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
Your new role
As the receptionist, you will be the first point of contact with the academy/school for all parents/carers and visitors, both by telephone and in person, and need to ensure information flows are accurate and effective.
Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.
Your new school
Heckmondwike Primary School is a larger than average primary school situated in Heckmondwike, an old industrial town in the heart of the West Riding of Yorkshire. The school was created in 1995 by the amalgamation of Heckmondwike Junior School and Battye Street Infant and Nursery School and serves a culturally diverse population, which is reflected within the school’s own community.
The catchment area of the school contains a variety of housing, e.g private, housing association and rented properties. This broad spectrum of social and economic backgrounds is reflected on the school roll (currently 446 children) plus 52 nursery places.
Why join us?
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
- Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discount’s
- Cycle to Work scheme*
- Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
- Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
- Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at Careers with Delta • Delta Academies Trust (deltatrust.org.uk)
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.