Administration Assistant and Receptionist

Are you enthusiastic, organised, and ready to take the next step in your administrative career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, friendly, and high‑performing Administration Team at Arnold Hill Spencer Academy.

We’re looking for a part time, permanent, motivated, customer‑focused individual to help deliver an exceptional administrative and receptionist service across the Academy. As a key member of our Admin Team, you’ll undertake a variety of administrative duties and receive full training in the school’s IT systems and processes. Often acting as the first point of contact, you’ll play a central role in ensuring our organisation runs efficiently and that every visitor and caller receives a positive experience.

You will be an essential part of the Administrative Team, contributing to the smooth day‑to‑day running of the Academy. The role involves regular interaction with senior leaders and teaching staff, and the successful candidate will help uphold our commitment to high‑quality service and the Academy’s strong ethos.

• Be part of a welcoming, efficient, and supportive office team
• Develop valuable skills using modern administrative systems
• Contribute to a school that values excellent service and strong relationships
• Make a meaningful impact within a community‑focused organisation
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same

A friendly, proactive individual who:

• Enjoys helping others and delivering great customer service
• Is organised, adaptable, and keen to learn
• Works well as part of a team
• Communicates confidently and professionally
• Wants to be part of an Academy with a strong ethos and high standards

If you’re ready for a role where your skills will grow, your work will matter, and your contribution will be valued, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy is a truly special place to learn and work
. In June 2025, Ofsted rated the academy ‘Good’ in all areas and ‘Outstanding’ for Post‑16 provision. Our August GCSE results exceeded national averages for both attainment and progress, reflecting the dedication of our staff and the ambition of our students.

We are proud of our young people, whose behaviour, achievements, and character shine every day. Guided by our community ethos — “Be inspired and achieve together” — we provide daily opportunities for success, growth, and collaboration. Respect, responsibility, and independence are at the heart of our values, helping students to mature into confident, capable individuals. At Arnold Hill Spencer Academy, we believe in the potential of every student and nurture it within a caring, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre‑ employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer