Receptionist

Tarleton Academy; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarleton Academy in Preston is seeking a proactive and highly organised Front Desk & Reception Assistant to join our busy office team. You will be the first friendly face for parents, visitors and students, ensuring a welcoming, calm atmosphere and reflecting our safeguarding standards at every interaction.

As a key member of the Administration Team, you will handle general office duties, filing, post, telephone enquiries and data 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.