Receptionist and Marketing Administrator

Receptionist and Marketing Administrator

Employer:

Teaching Vacancies

Location:

Nell Lane, Manchester, M21 7SW

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

29/09/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for Our school is a special and unique community.

We value kindness, respect and the contribution that every individual makes to school life.

Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who shares these values and will help make everyone who comes through our doors feel welcome and valued.

We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive person to join our reception team.

You will be an important first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, so excellent people skills are essential.

Alongside this, you will need a strong eye for detail, operate with sound judgement and a focussed commitment on getting things right.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, discretion and confidentiality.

You will hear or come across sensitive information and will need to understand professional boundaries and when information should be shared and reported.

You will be someone who takes ownership, follows things through and is confident to ask questions or appropriately challenge when necessary.

Attention to detail and persistence are particularly important when completing visitor and vetting checks.

There is one vacancy.

The successful candidate will be appointed to either:

• Receptionist & Marketing Assistant Grade 4, all year round The role offered will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience and the needs of the school.

The Grade 4 role includes additional marketing and communications responsibilities, including promoting the school and its achievements, producing newsletters and other communications, supporting website and social media content, proofreading and helping to promote and support school events.

You will need to work accurately and timely to deadlines and respond quickly when opportunities arise.

Marketing work will be undertaken around the needs of reception, with greater opportunity during school holidays.

The role may also include occasional support in other areas of school and first aid duties following appropriate training.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Kind, approachable and excellent with people
• Organised, accurate and attentive to detail
• Proactive, reliable and persistent
• Discreet and trustworthy
• Confident in making sound judgements
• A strong communicator with good written and proofreading skills
• Able to work accurately and at pace
• Flexible and willing to support the wider school team

Contact Us For further information or to arrange a school visit, please contact Mrs.

Michelle Pentland at recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk.

Safeguarding Commitment Loreto High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), including:

Enhanced DBS check with barred-list clearance

Overseas criminal record check (for international applicants) For more information, visit: www.loretochorlton.co.uk

What the school offers its staff Employee Benefits

• Professional Development: Tailored support for career growth, regular training, and a personalised induction programme.
• Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, Mental Health First Aiders, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests, and gym discounts.
• Financial Rewards: Competitive salaries, pension contributions, long service awards, and access to discount platforms.
• Work-Life Balance: Regular workload reviews and flexible working opportunities where possible.
• Community and Recognition: Positive working environment that values achievements and contributions.

Commitment to safeguarding Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search.

More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk

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