Receptionist

Bluecoat Primary Academy; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount shopping

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Travel discounts

Cycle to work

Training and development

Career progression

Eye care voucher

Flu vaccine

E-learning access

Job summary

Bluecoat Primary Academy, part of Archway Learning Trust, seeks a friendly Receptionist to join our busy admin team. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, delivering a professional, calm front‑of‑house service and supporting safeguarding procedures.

In this role you will communicate effectively, coordinate messages and help create a welcoming, efficient school environment. The post is subject to standard safeguarding checks and enhanced DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a receptionist or front desk assistant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet pupils, parents, staff and visitors and manage sign-in procedures.
• Answer and direct phone calls and handle general inquiries.
• Support safeguarding policies and liaise with school staff as needed.
• Coordinate messages and assist with administrative tasks across the front desk.

Job description

Thank you for your interest in our recent advertisement for the above position at Archway Learning Trust's Bluecoat Primary Academy. I have pleasure in enclosing details.

The trust is seeking a friendly and organised Receptionist to join our busy admin team at Bluecoat Primary Academy. As a Receptionist, you will be the welcoming face of the school, providing a professional, efficient and friendly front-of-house service for pupils, parents, staff and visitors. You will play a key role in creating a positive first impression of the school, ensuring that all visitors are greeted warmly, communication is handled effectively, and safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We recently welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021.

The Trust comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, Bluecoat Bentinck Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students that they are required to work with.

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return we can offer:

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit www.archwaytrust.co.uk/vacancies.