Based in the centre of Liverpool, our school, sponsored by The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, opened in September 2014. We provide children with a broad and balanced curriculum and have a particular focus on the creative and performing arts. We currently have 512 children from Reception to Year 11. 

LIPA School is a vibrant and inclusive community that ensures every child is placed at the centre of every learning experience. We do this by offering a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum based on challenge and our strong sense of heritage. We believe that by providing excellent learning experiences and ensuring children learn how to be ready, respectful and safe, we will be able to encourage every child to shine and reach their full potential. Our classrooms are full of energy, curiosity and diverse needs. You’ll need to think on your feet, adapt quickly and give your best as our students deserve nothing less.

LIPA MAT is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Vacancies 

Receptionist

Fixed Term until 22nd July 2026

Pay Scale- NJC 4 SCP 7-11

Term time

Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

We are looking for a highly motivated, resilient and enthusiastic individual to join our school’s administration team on a fixed term basis. You will be based at our LIPA School, Federation House, 88 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ site.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a professional, efficient, and welcoming front of-house experience for all visitors, parents, and staff, while also delivering high-quality administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the school office.

You will be the first point of contact for visitors and telephone enquiries, upholding the school’s values through every interaction and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed. This role includes a wide range of responsibilities including reception management, communication handling, data and record maintenance and support for school-wide administrative tasks.

The postholder will play a key role in supporting the senior leadership team and wider staff through timely and accurate administrative work, contributing to a safe, secure, and efficient school environment. The role requires the ability to multitask, using initiative and remaining calm under pressure

Closing date for applications: Monday 5^th January at 12pm.

Early application is advised as this vacancy may close early if we receive a good response.

You can download the attached application form and further details for this post. CVs will not be accepted. Please can you email your application to hr-enquiries@lipaprimary.org.

Please send any completed applications (found below)  to hr-enquiries@lipaprimary.org or alternatively by post to

HR Lead

LIPA Multi Academy Trust

Federation House 

88 Hope Street

Liverpool

L1 9BQ