Receptionist

Ascend Learning Trust; Swindon; In loco; GBP 11.000 - 12.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Lawn Manor Academy, part of Ascend Learning Trust, is seeking a positive Receptionist on a permanent, part-time basis. The role supports the school office, handles meetings, events, and pupil records, and works within the MIS and MS Office environments.

You will need 5 GCSEs including Maths/English or equivalent, NVQ Level 3, and prior admin experience. The trust emphasizes confidentiality, time management, and strong organisational skills in a busy school setting.

Competenze

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in administration.

Mansioni

• Support whole school administration using MS Office to produce reports and letters.
• Book meeting rooms for staff and assist with school events.
• Assist with recruitment and pupil records in the MIS (Arbor).
• View and capture CCTV as required and work with confidentiality.
• Work to tight timescales with minimal supervision.

Conoscenze

Confidentiality

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication

Formazione

GCSEs incl Maths & English

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Arbor MIS

Descrizione del lavoro

Receptionist

Lawn Manor Academy

Salary: NJC Grade D - £26,016-£26,847 (DOE) FTE

Actual Salary: £10,886-£11,233 ( DOE)

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 18 hours per week & Term Time only (39 weeks)

Working Weeks: 39 Weeks

Paid Weeks: 44.85

Working Pattern

• Wednesday 12.00-16.00 ( 30 min unpaid break)
• Thursday 08.00-16.00 (30 min unpaid break)
• Friday 08.00-15.30 (30 min unpaid break)

Closing date: Midnight 15th November 2026

Interview Date : W/C 16th November 2026

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Overview

We are looking for a positive and committed Receptionist to join Lawn Manor Academy on a permanent, part-time basis.

• Support whole school administration by using Microsoft Office programs - Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, Forms etc - to produce reports, letters, checking punctuation, spelling and grammar, contributing to style and presentation of documents as directed by SLT Link(s).
• Book meeting rooms for members of staff as required.
• Assist with school events during the day as required.
• Assist office team colleagues as required as directed by the Operations Manager.
• View and capture CCTV footage following school policies and procedures as required.
• Assist with recruitment and interview processes as required.
• Maintain manual and computerised records as appropriate, including updating pupil records on the Academy MIS.

As a successful candidate, you will have

• 5 GCSE's including Maths and English or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience in administration
• Good general knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of MIS (Arbor)
• Microsoft Office
• To work without supervision and within strict timescales often with conflicting priorities and in situations that can quickly escape
• The ability to work with highly confidential information
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Why choose us?

We believe that within each child there is a real potential to achieve and that as teachers, it is our job to ensure that this potential is met through schools and high expectations.

Lawn Manor Academy is an all-ability school, and we place great emphasis on inclusive education. We have excellent pastoral care system to support pupils and the community. We offer a rounded curriculum to suit children of all abilities with excellent facilities to support this. We take pride in the focus we give to each child as an individual and how we help them to develop and grow to achieve well and be a good citizen.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Health & Wellbeing

• Free annual Flu Vaccines
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• 24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice
• *Annual 'Wellbeing Day'
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working solutions

Financial

• Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
• Excellent Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
• Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)

Career Progression

• Instructional Coaching for Teachers
• Developmental performance management conversations
• Apprenticeship opportunities for 'on the job training'
• Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions.
• Recognition and Reward -including service awards

* Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation.

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend 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. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered "spent" and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on c