Receptionist; Part-time

About The Role

Ark Victoria Academy is seeking an experienced Receptionist to join our friendly and diverse Operational team.

You will be the front‑facing representative of the Academy, dealing with visitors, pupils, staff and other stakeholder groups. You will work with the student administrators and receive support and guidance from the Office Manager. The right candidate will be an excellent team player, able to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced school environment, organised and committed to upholding the vision and ethos of the academy at all times while providing excellent customer service.

• have experience of working as a receptionist or other customer service role
• have excellent administrative and organisational skills
• be a competent user of Microsoft Office and confident to learn and use new technologies

If you are ready to add further value to our operations department and work alongside a brilliant school leadership team, then you will find this job extremely rewarding.

• We take CPD seriously, offering twice the number of training days as standard
• Wellbeing Wednesdays – get in touch to find out more
• On‑site fitness suite
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering up to £1,000 a year in savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest‑free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or bicycles
• Gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar employment, but will depend on the nature and timing of the offence(s).

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We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. To learn more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click this link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./jobs

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.