Are you an experienced receptionist who takes pride in being the face of an organisation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and where your contribution genuinely matters? If so, we want to hear from you.

Everest Recruitment and Services is working in partnership with a well-established secondary academy in the Wakefield area to recruit a professional and confident Receptionist for an immediate temporary placement running until at least May half term, with the potential to extend further. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00 and Friday 08:00 to 15:30, paying £13.26 per hour.

THE ROLE

As the first point of contact for everyone who walks through the door or picks up the phone, you will play a central and highly visible role in the day-to-day running of the academy. Your professionalism, warmth and efficiency will set the tone for every interaction — with students, parents, staff and visitors alike.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing all incoming calls and communications professionally and efficiently
• Welcoming and signing in all visitors in line with the academy's safeguarding procedures
• Issuing visitor lanyards and ensuring all safeguarding protocols are followed at all times
• Handling all incoming and outgoing post and parcels
• Providing two-way radio communication support to the Senior Leadership Team
• Delivering administrative and typing support to senior staff and the Principal's PA
• Carrying out Fire Marshall duties during any fire or emergency evacuation
• Supporting the smooth administrative running of the academy on a daily basis

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is calm under pressure, naturally organised and takes genuine pride in delivering a first class front of house experience. The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous reception experience — essential
• Demonstrate a professional, welcoming and confident manner
• Understand the importance of confidentiality, particularly within a school environment
• Be able to manage a busy and varied workload independently and efficiently
• Hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List prior to commencement
• Be subscribed to the DBS Update Service - strongly preferred
• Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom
• Be available to start immediately and be based within commutable distance of Wakefield

WHY APPLY THROUGH EVEREST RECRUITMENT

We are a UK-wide recruitment agency dedicated to matching the right people with the right opportunities. We will support you through every stage of the process from your initial application through to your first day and beyond. We offer PAYE, weekly pay, and a dedicated consultant who will be on hand throughout your placement.

To apply send your CV to recruitment@evereuser.co.uk or call us on 01772 962075, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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