Receptionist

East Midlands Education Trust; Matlock; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfields is a vibrant school in Matlock, part of East Midlands Education Trust, seeking a receptionist/admin assistant to join the admin team. The role is permanent, full-time (37hrs per week) with term-time only options; starting date as soon as possible.

You will have a strong background in administration, handle public inquiries face-to-face and by phone, and support safeguarding and welfare of children. The work may be at either Highfields site; DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Strong background in administration.
• Experience dealing with the public face to face and on the phone.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide receptionist and admin support to staff and visitors.
• Answer phones and greet visitors.
• Maintain accurate records and DBS compliance where applicable.

Skills

Administration experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Permanent, Full-Time (37hrs Per Week), Term-Time Only (38 Weeks)

Starting Date - As Soon As Possible

The opportunity has arisen for a receptionist/admin assistant within our enthusiastic and talented admin team.

Highfields is a vibrant and popular school with approximately 1300 students, including 200 in our sixth form. Our students are friendly and highly motivated.

Highfields are proud to be a part of East Midlands Education Trust (EMET), a partnership of schools whose mission is to raise the educational standards and improve the life chances of all the children within our Trust. Our schools are high performing schools who represent the full age range of 3-19, along with an alternative education provider, and we place great emphasis on collaborative working across the Trust within a family of schools approach. Our schools enjoy a high degree of 'aligned autonomy' whilst, at the same time, they are supported by a central trust team who help ensure our schools provide the highest quality of provision possible.

To start as soon as possible, we are looking for an outstanding practitioner. The successful candidate will be resourceful and forward thinking. The work could be at either of Highfields sites.

We wish to appoint a colleague to this post who has:

• A strong background in administration
• Experience of dealing with members of the public both face to face and on the phone
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Highfields is situated in Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, on the south eastern edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park. It is within easy reach of Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham.

If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 01629 584020 [e-mail]

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 12:00PM on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.

Interviews to be held shortly after the closing date.