Administration Assistant Level 1 - Receptionist

Hans Price Academy; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Induction & development

Wellbeing support

Health benefits & gym discounts

Family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Hans Price Academy in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Part-Time Administration Assistant Level 1 - Receptionist to be the welcoming face of the academy and support a thriving learning environment. You will manage front-of-house operations and assist a friendly administrative team.

The role runs 7.5 hours per week during term time (plus INSET days) with a contractual start on 2 November 2026, working Fridays 8am–4pm. A professional, confidential, and student-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, parents and visitors.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email; experience with school management systems is a plus.
• Highly organised with attention to detail; able to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience and a calm approach in safeguarding and sensitive situations.
• Committed to confidentiality, safeguarding, and promoting welfare of children and young people.
• Flexible, reliable and enthusiastic about working in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors, managing sign-in procedures, and following safeguarding protocols.
• Answering telephone and email enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Supporting students and staff with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Maintaining accurate records and assisting with data entry and reporting.
• Assisting with general office duties such as photocopying, filing and ordering supplies.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Bromcom experience

Organisation

Empathy

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bromcom

Job description

Job Title:

Administration Assistant Level 1 - Receptionist

Actual Annual Salary:

£4,651 - £5,069 (Based on hours and working weeks)

Full Time Equivalent Salary:

£26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) Based on Full Time hours, All Year Round.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Part-time, 7.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (plus INSET Days)

Additional role info:

Working Pattern – Friday 8am to 4pm

Provisional Start Date:

02 November 2026

Your opportunity to be the welcoming face of our academy and support a thriving learning environment whilst becoming part of a friendly and supportive team

We are looking for a Part-Time Receptionist with a warm, professional manner and a passion for supporting young people and their families. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our front-of-house operations, providing a welcoming and efficient reception service and supporting the wider administrative team.

Working 7.5 hours per week, term time only (plus inset days), you’ll be the first point of contact for visitors, students, and staff, helping to create a positive and safe environment for all.

About you:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage warmly and professionally with students, staff, parents, and visitors.
• Be confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and email, and ideally have experience with school management systems such as Bromcom.
• Be highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and a calm approach when dealing with sensitive situations or safeguarding matters.
• Be committed to confidentiality, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Be flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic about working in a school setting.

What you’ll be doing:

• Welcoming visitors, managing sign-in procedures, and ensuring safeguarding protocols are followed.
• Answering telephone and email enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Supporting students and staff with day-to-day administrative needs.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting with data entry and reporting.
• Assisting with general office duties such as photocopying, filing, and ordering supplies.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Hans Price Academy:

Hans Price Academy is a forward-thinking secondary school located in Weston-super-Mare. Hans Price children are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our increasingly diverse community. They benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment housed in excellent, modern facilities.

At Hans Price we believe that at the heart of our students’ learning experience is the quality of what we deliver, and we continually strive to provide excellent opportunities in a broad range of subjects and extra-curricular settings. Fulfilment of individual potential is at the very heart of what we hope to achieve and development of students’ wider character alongside high academic expectations is something we feel very strongly about.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. We particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date:20 September 2026 @11.59pm
• Shortlisting:21 September 2026
• Interviews:TBC

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs, a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.