Receptionist & Administration Assistant

Location: Rochdale Sixth Form College, College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY

Start Date: 1 September 2025
Hours: Friday 8:00am – 12:30pm plus 1 weekday (4.5 hours + 1 day per week)
Salary: Sixth Form Colleges Support Pay Spine Point 3 – Real Living Wage of £24,307 pro rata (Actual: £2,619.54 per annum)
Contract: Fixed term (1 year)

Join Our Outstanding Team at RSFC

Rochdale Sixth Form College (RSFC), rated Ofsted Outstanding and one of the highest performing colleges nationally, is seeking a professional and enthusiastic Receptionist & Administration Assistant to support our growing college community.

As part of the Altus Education Partnership, we are committed to raising aspirations and transforming lives through academic success and outstanding support.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist students, staff, and visitors to the college
• Issue visitor and temporary passes
• Monitor access through CCTV and liaise with college security when necessary
• Operate the college’s main phone line, transfer calls or take messages as needed
• Ensure all visitors follow safeguarding and health & safety protocols
• Manage incoming and outgoing post
• Provide general administrative support under the direction of the Student Admin Manager
• Assist with the staff bulletin, stationery orders, and other tasks as required

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Be confident using Microsoft Office and college systems
• Have a professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate good organisational and multitasking abilities
• Remain calm and flexible in a busy environment
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Experience in a school or college environment and use of a switchboard is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, high-achieving and supportive working environment
• A culture of high expectations and professional development
• A commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and student success
• Real Living Wage employer status
• The opportunity to play a key role in helping young people achieve their potential

How to Apply

• Complete the Altus Education Partnership application form
• Submit a supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) addressing the person specification
• Interviews are expected to take place later that week

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Rochdale Sixth Form College, College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY

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