Receptionist/Administration Officer

Batley Multi Academy Trust’s sole purpose is to provide a great education for Primary and Secondary learners throughout a local family of schools. The Trust is passionately committed to the communities of Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury and our surrounding areas, serving our local learners and their families in order to secure excellent educational outcomes, partnered with high aspirations. Batley Multi Academy Trust currently comprises Batley Girls’ High School; Batley Grammar School; Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Hyrstmount Junior School; Manorfield Infant and Nursery School; Purlwell Infant and Nursery School and Upper Batley High School. The Trust also operates two community centres called The Fields and the Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership for adult education and the Smart Academy. We provide high quality education for all our young people regardless of their background or starting point. Collaboration across our Trust family of schools enables us to share expertise, knowledge and best practice to ensure academic and pastoral excellence, with all schools embracing the same overall ethos and values, whilst maintaining their own unique characters.

Manorfield is a warm and welcoming infant and nursery school, deeply rooted in our local community and situated in the heart of Batley. Our vision is all about fulfilling potential. We are committed to helping all our children fulfil their potential, as we focus on the individual child. Treating them as individuals means we adapt to their unique needs, provide solid foundations and empower them to confidently take the next steps in their educational journey. At Manorfield all our learners are encouraged to be the best version of themselves every day. Our learners feel safe, are well cared for, and learn to care for others. They are celebrated for their individuality, supported to make thoughtful choices, and encouraged to fulfil their potential. Manorfield has high aspirations for every child, and high expectations of every staff member to support our children to achieve the very best.

As the first point of contact for learners, parents and visitors, it is vital that the postholder will help create a welcoming and professional environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have the ability to remain well organised, alongside delivering excellent customer service with strong interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will be efficient, enthusiastic, and genuinely interested in working within a primary school environment. They must be able to manage challenging situations with confidence and professionalism, while working effectively as part of a team.

Please contact the People and Talent team at: recruitment@batleymat.co.uk, if you have any questions or to arrange a visit.

Batley Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for Regulated Activity and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Batley Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note, previous applicants need not re-apply.