Receptionist

Lammack Primary School
Lammack Road
Blackburn
BB1 8LH

Job Title: Receptionist
Grade/Salary: Grade C, SSP 3-5, £25,614 to 26,427 pro rata, actual salary £20,840 to £21,502
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 35 hours per week, 8:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday, Term time plus 5 days (39 Weeks).
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026
Required from: ASAP

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The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly flexible and motivated Receptionist who can work collaboratively within the school admin team contributing to the effective and efficient running of this very popular, large primary school.

The ideal candidate will provide a welcoming and professional first point of call at the school main reception, ensuring a smart, professional and positive image is presented to all visitors. Candidates must have experience of working with various ICT packages including Microsoft Office and provide general administration support. It would be ideal if they have experience in school systems, especially Arbor.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community particularly candidates with experience of working in a school office environment who have a commitment to the safeguarding of children.

This position offers the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to join Lammack during a period of significant growth and development. Since September 2023, pupil numbers have increased year on year, and this continued expansion makes it an ideal time to become part of the school community and contribute to its future success.

Lammack Community Primary School is a larger than average primary school which is desirable to work at due to the hardworking children, fantastic staff team spirit and excellent environment and facilities. ‘Warm and friendly relationships exist between pupils and their teachers. Pupils said that they feel happy, safe and secure. They enjoy being part of this large school which has a small family feel. Leaders, governors and staff are ambitious for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils meet this ambition and achieve well.’ (Ofsted September 2022)

For further information about our school, our values and what it is like to work as part of our team, please visit our website: www.lammackprimary.com. Prospective applicants are encouraged to explore the website to gain a greater understanding of our ethos, curriculum and wider opportunities available to pupils and staff.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Criminal Records Bureau. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to school, please contact: Karen Ainsworth, School Business Manager (email: office@lammack.blackburn.sch.uk or 01254 698584.

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school by 12pm on the closing date shown above, via office@lammack.blackburn.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date: W/C 2nd November 2026 (Potentially 6th November)

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.