Receptionist

Education Job Finder; Norwich; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Open Academy is seeking a well-organised, diplomatic office professional to be the first point of contact. The role is part-time, two days per week (12 hours), term-time only, 8.00am–2.00pm, with a job-share arrangement and ASAP start.

Applicants should have GCSE Maths and English, experience in a busy reception/office, and strong ICT skills. Knowledge of Arbor is desirable but not essential. Visits are welcome.

Formación

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment/reception.
• Ability to build good relationships with students and colleagues.
• Knowledge of Arbor would be desirable but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Be the first point of contact at the Open Academy.
• Handle enquiries from colleagues, students, parents and visitors.
• Support administrative tasks and use ICT software packages.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Reception/office experience

Keyboard skills

Educación

GCSE Maths and English

Herramientas

Arbor

Descripción del empleo

Job Hours: 12 hours (2 days) per week (job share)

Phase: Secondary

Job Type: Permanent

Job Weeks: Term time only

Job Time: Part Time

Start Date: ASAP

Attachments

Recruitment Pack

NR7 9DL

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust

• Permanent
• Part Time – Job Share
• 12 hours (2 days) per week
• Term Time only
• Required as soon as possible, subject to pre-employment checks

About the Role:

We are seeking to appoint an organised, diplomatic and flexible person to be the first point of contact at the Open Academy.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, parents and visitors
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Experience of working in a busy office environment/reception area
• Ability to build and form good relationships with students and colleagues
• Ability to use ICT software packages, and have excellent keyboard skills
• Knowledge of Arbor would be desirable but is not essential

As a Church of England academy, our Christian ethos and our values of Aspiration, Perseverance and Respect shape everything we do, and we are looking for a colleague who will share and model them.

Working Hours

The exact working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate at interview but will fall within our academy hours for two days per week (job share), 8.00am – 2.00pm.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment on 01603 481640.

Interview date: w/c 23 November 2026

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.