Administration & Reception Assistant - The Grange Academy

Allsaintsupton; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grange Academy in Halton Borough is seeking an Administration & Reception Assistant to join a busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors, delivering excellent customer service and providing essential administrative support.

The role offers full-time, term-time work with a permanent contract, and an opportunity to contribute to a supportive educational environment. DBS checks are required to safeguard pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a welcoming manner.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors, delivering excellent customer service.
• Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school office.
• Assist with general duties to support administrative processes and reception tasks.

Job description

Administration & Reception Assistant - The Grange Academy

Employer: Halton Borough Council Schools

Salary: £21,467 to £22,500 per annum

Location: Halton Borough Council

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time

Hours: 37 hours per week.

DBS Check: Yes

Closing Date: 07/10/2026 at 09:00

Reference: ACD/26/344950

The Grange Academy, Latham Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5DX. Tel: [phone]

Administration & Reception Assistant

Fulltime, Term Time Only. Permanent

Actual Salary £21,467 to £22,500 (NJC Grade 2-3 SCP003-006)

We are seeking to appoint a professional, organised and welcoming Administrative and Reception Assistant to join our busy school office at The Grange Academy.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors, providing excellent customer service and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school.

We pride ourselves on high expectations, a commitment to ensuring pupil progress and high-quality teaching and learning. You will share these values.

We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work.

We are a school that believes that every student, regardless of their context or starting point, can and should achieve their full potential. If you believe that you have the motivation, belief and leadership quality to contribute to our future success, we would welcome an application from you.

A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.

Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post in accordance with current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 the Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are \"spent\" unless they are \"protected\" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. For further information please visit the following website: DBS filtering guide . Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.