Main Receptionist / Admin Assistant

15 hours per week, Thursday & Friday, Term-time only

We are seeking to appoint professional, friendly and welcoming receptionist. The Receptionist is the first person a visitor sees or talks to when arriving or calling our Academies. As a school receptionist, your job duties are primarily communication-based, therefore the post holder will require good listening skills and you will need to provide / source correct information when asked. As such, you'll need to be familiar with telephone and email etiquette and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Your daily tasks may include keeping records, scheduling meetings, and facilitating communication between teachers, staff, and families. In some cases, you may be required to provide administration support in addition to reception duties.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust in 2021 and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021.

The Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work.

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return we can offer: 

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions.
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice.
• Access to generous pension schemes.
• Access to discounted travel schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Comprehensive training and support.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Eye care voucher scheme.
• Free flu vaccine.
• Access to e-learning and development.

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the Apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 17th April 2023

Interview date: Friday 21st April 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.