Receptionist

Tarleton Academy; Hesketh Bank; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarleton Academy is seeking a proactive, personable front desk receptionist to join our busy administration team. You will be the first point of contact for parents, students and visitors, and play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere.

The role is full time (37 hours), permanent and term time only plus two weeks, with hours 8:00am–4:00pm, finishing at 3:30pm on Fridays. You will handle admin tasks while upholding safeguarding standards in line with school policy.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or administration preferred.
• Ability to work in a busy, people-facing environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet parents, visitors and callers with courteous, calm, friendly service.
• Ensure safeguarding and security protocols are followed (sign in/out, procedures).
• Maintain a welcoming, professional reception area.
• Support the Administration Team with filing, post handling, word processing, telephone enquiries and general office duties.
• Work full time (37 hrs), term time plus two weeks; 8:00am–4:00pm (Fridays 3:30pm finish).

Skills

Reception

Administration

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database entry

Job description

Tarleton Academy is looking for a proactive, personable and highly organised individual to join our thriving office team. As the first friendly face that parents, students and visitors meet, you will play a key part in creating the welcoming atmosphere our school is proud of. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, people-focused environment and who can bring positivity, professionalism and a genuine desire to support our school community. You will help ensure our reception area runs smoothly, reflect the values of Tarleton Academy in every interaction, and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding as you guide visitors through their first steps into school life.

As a member of our front office, you will:

Front Desk & Reception Duties

Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and callers, ensuring a courteous, calm and friendly service at all times.

Ensure all visitors follow safeguarding and security protocols, including signing in/out and adhering to school procedures.

Maintain a welcoming and professional reception area.

Administrative Support

Work as an effective member of the Administration Team to support the wider needs of the school.

Carry out a range of administrative tasks including filing, post handling, word processing, telephone enquiries, database entry and general office duties appropriate to the role.

This post is full time (37 hrs), permanent and term time only plus two weeks. Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (3:30pm finish on Fridays)

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.