Academy Receptionist

Academy Transformation Trust; Ipswich; Vor Ort; GBP 22.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on major brands

Zusammenfassung

Westbourne Academy is seeking an Academy Receptionist to join our team, delivering a welcoming front-of-house service to visitors, staff and students while upholding safeguarding and security standards.

This term-time role is 37 hours per week, with a salary of £22,376 to £23,091 per annum. Closing date: 25 November 2026; interview date to be confirmed.

Qualifikationen

• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft IT platforms (Word, Excel, Outlook) is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Be the first point of contact for visitors, staff and students.
• Maintain safeguarding and security at the front of school.
• Handle queries and refer matters appropriately with confidentiality and tact.

Kenntnisse

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Pro-active

Independence

Stakeholder relations

Ausbildung

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Academy Receptionist

• NJC Point 4 - 6
• £22,376 to £23,091 (actual salary) per annum
• 37 hours per week, Term time only
• Working hours: Mon - Thurs 08:00-16:00 / Fri08:00-15:30 hrs

Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?

Westbourne Academy are looking for an Academy Receptionist to join our dedicated team and uphold the Academy's vision and values.

About you:-

We are looking for a positive and committed individual who has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, has a pro-active approach and the ability to work independently, as well as the ability to relate well to visitors, staff and students. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a friendly team.

Our receptionist values the need to create a good first impression for visitors and phone callers and values the importance of safeguarding and security at the front of school. Our receptionist deals with a wide range of academy and community stakeholders and their queries, and they are the first point of contact. Confidentiality and tact are needed at all times, and the Receptionist must know when and who to refer matters of concern.

The successful candidate will hold GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths and have excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills. A good working knowledge of Microsoft IT platforms (word, excel, outlook) is desirable.

If you have what it takes, you can join an experienced, innovative team with incredible potential - and look forward to a future that could take you anywhere within the Trust's Twenty-Two schools.

About us: -

Westbourne Academy is not just a school it is a microcosm of the world with students from all around the globe. Between them, they speak 32 languages and their differing perspectives on learning and life makes this a unique academy in which to teach.

We welcome fresh ideas from our teachers and support staff and actively value their creativity and imagination. We are passionate about innovative approaches to pastoral care and education, and we're always keen to find new ways to support our students' learning.

About Academy Transformation Trust

Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

What’s in it for you?

Access to continuous personal development programs.

A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program(EAP), recognitionand reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.

Are you ready to make a difference and join our journey?

Closing date: Wednesday 25 November 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Westbourne 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 2026.We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.