Alkderden CE Academy - School Receptionist & Administrator - Term Time

Folkestonegirls; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Gravesend is seeking a dedicated School Receptionist & Administrator to join their team. This permanent role involves being the first point of contact for the school community and providing essential administrative support. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment and be committed to the wellbeing of students and families. High-quality CPD opportunities are offered to support personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

24/7 GP telephone consultations

Discounts including Motorfinity and Kent Rewards

Enhanced annual leave

Mental health and wellbeing support

Access to Local Government and Teachers’ Pensions Schemes

Free eye tests and care vouchers

Qualifications

• Professional, welcoming, and proactive approach required.
• Commitment to supporting students' aspirations and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.
• Provide essential administrative support across the school.

Skills

Professionalism

Warmth

Discretion

Initiative

Job description

School Receptionist & Administrator

Term-time plus inset days

Permanent

Salary: AAT C.5 - AAT C.7 (FTE £25,252 - £26,262 per annum)

Required to start: September 2025

Alkerden Church of England Academy is seeking a professional, welcoming, and proactive School Receptionist and Administrator to join our founding team. As an all-through school rooted in a Christian ethos of inclusion and hope, we are committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for every member of our school community.

You will be joining a collaborative and supportive team that values professionalism and continuous development. As part of our staff, you will benefit from high-quality CPD opportunities to support your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools to thrive in a dynamic and evolving educational setting.

In this front-of-house role, you will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors, helping to create a warm and efficient school environment. You will also provide essential administrative support across the school, contributing to the smooth day-to-day operations and supporting the wider team. This role is central to the professional and community-focused environment of Alkerden Academy. The successful candidate will demonstrate warmth, discretion, initiative, and a commitment to supporting the aspirations and wellbeing of our students and families.

For more information, please download the Vacancy Pack and apply online via MyNewTerm.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• want to work in a supportive and caring environment
• are committed to enabling every student to achieve the very best they can
• are an ambitious professional
• thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment

In return, we can offer you:

• Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment opportunities.
• Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations.
• Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards, and Blue Light Card.
• Enhanced annual leave allowance with term-time offerings.
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness, and physiotherapy sessions.
• Access to Local Government and Teachers’ Pensions Schemes.
• Free eye tests, examinations, and eye care vouchers.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.

Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974