Admin Assistant / Receptionist

Schools Week; Orpington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

London South East Academies Trust is seeking an organised Administrative Assistant / Receptionist for Bromley Beacon Academy, a SEMH school. You will provide front-line support to pupils, families, staff and external professionals in a calm, safe environment.

A First Aider qualification or willingness to train is required, and experience in a school setting is desirable. The role is full-time and based on site in Orpington, with a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere for vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment is desirable.
• Qualified or willing to train as First Aider.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line reception support to pupils, families, staff and external professionals.
• Maintain a calm, safe and welcoming environment.
• Support pupil welfare and respond to medical needs as First Aider.

Skills

Organisational skills

Reception/front-desk experience

First aid trained or willing

Job description

About the role:

We are seeking an organised, welcoming and resilient Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to join our SEMH school.

This is a key role at the heart of the school, providing front-line support to pupils, families, staff and external professionals.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, approachable and committed to helping create a calm, safe and supportive environment where young people can thrive.

As a qualified or willing-to-train First Aider, you will also play an important role in supporting pupil welfare and responding appropriately to medical needs and emergencies.

Experience in a school setting is desirable, but most importantly we are looking for someone who is adaptable, professional and passionate about supporting vulnerable children and young people

About Us

Welcome to the Bromley Beacon Academy. We offer Key Stage 1 to 5 provision for young people with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) Needs. We provide both boys and girls a fantastic opportunity to specialise in vocational subject areas in a. safe and happy learning environment. We aim to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and resilience that supports our students to grow into purposeful young adults also they are able to contribute to society in a positive way.

As Headteacher, my ambition is to drive the accomplishment further. My team and I are committed to helping our young learners develop the essential skills they need to be happy, confident and successful - enabling them to flourish in their future lives.

About the Trust

London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. Our schools are located across Bromley, Bexley, Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey, serving a wide range of communities and educational contexts.

Across the Trust, our schools share a strong commitment to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. We take a holistic but personalised approach to education, recognising that children thrive when their individual strengths, needs and circumstances are properly understood and supported. This enables pupils to flourish and achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point.

We believe that great schools are built by great people. As a Trust, we invest in our staff through strong professional development and leadership opportunities, clear expectations and supportive structures. We actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practice across schools, supported by high-quality, cost-effective central services that allow leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: improving outcomes for pupils.

London South East Academies Trust sits within the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college, London South East Colleges and a charitable foundation, Elevare Education Foundation. This unique structure provides meaningful progression pathways for pupils and families, as well as broad development and career opportunities for staff across the wider Group.

Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to change lives. By continuing to grow our Trust and welcoming new expertise and perspectives, we aim to strengthen our schools further and extend the positive impact we have on our communities.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note that if a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date.

If you have any specific queries about the role, please contact us at [e-mail].

As the Trust supports children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children's and/or Adult's Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. The Trust's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.