Reception Manager

Fixed-term maternity cover ending March 2026

37 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum (TTO +1)

We are searching for the best education professionals to join our trust. Are you passionate about making a difference to our children’s learning? Do you understand the importance of education?

Pool Hayes Academy is looking to appoint an experienced and professional Reception Manager, with a real drive to enhance students’ experience of secondary education. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing effective Reception support and management, as well as administrative support to members of the senior leadership team (SLT), both of which will support our journey towards Outstanding. You will be required to undertake a range of duties associated with the roles of Receptionist and Administration Assistant in support of the current Receptionist and PA to the Principal. Working hours will be Monday to Wednesday on our Academy Reception and Thursday to Friday in our PA’s Office, to focus solely on SLT Administration.

The department is part of a well-led, dynamic team, whose colleagues all enjoy supporting the Academy and its culture of outstanding success amongst our students. The appointed candidate will line manage, lead and develop our academy reception, ensuring it is effective, and direct reports are suitably developed through the professional development cycle.

To succeed, you will have a minimum of two years' demonstratable experience of working on a school/academy reception and hold GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths. You will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students.

Why choose Pool Hayes Academy? We have experienced substantial growth in recent years and the academy is now a provider of choice in the area and is over-subscribed. Our Ofsted rating has improved to Good in April 2022 – but that’s just the beginning of our ambition for the pupils and staff at this 11-18 academy.

Our vision for Pool Hayes Academy means that any pupil regardless of circumstance can fulfil their potential. Furthermore, we believe that educational success leads to empowerment for our young people and the freedom to make more choices over their future.

In return, you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday, 26 March 2025.

Pool Hayes Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2024. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.