Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Opening Details

Start: ASAP – September 2026 (depending on pre‑employment checks)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus inset days). Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break)

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 9th August 2026

Interviews: August 2026 – date TBC

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, professional and experienced Receptionist/Admin Assistant to support the busy Academies reception. The role involves providing a friendly first point of contact for visitors, parents, carers and students, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with daily administrative tasks.

First Aid training will be undertaken within the first three months of employment.

• Be an experienced Receptionist or administration assistant.
• Show high professionalism and excellent communication skills when interacting with visitors, parents/carers, and students.
• Demonstrate very good organisational and administrative skills and maintain thorough, accurate records.
• Be proactive and solution‑focused.

• The opportunity to work as part of a supportive team.
• One personal day every academic year.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme – 23.6 % contribution on top of your contribution.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Health‑care cash plan and rewards scheme after six months of service.
• Continuous, flexible professional development tailored to your needs.
• Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.