Receptionist/ Admin Assistant

Tulip Academy; Spalding; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work with students

Supportive induction and development

CPD opportunities

Flexible working within CIT

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2Work Scheme

Job summary

Tulip Academy, part of the Community Inclusive Trust, is seeking a Receptionist/Admin Assistant. Location: Primarily at Tulip East with support at Tulip West as required.

You will support school operations, welcome visitors and help keep daily admin processes running smoothly. The role offers an induction to help you develop, access to CPD opportunities and flexible working from day one within CIT, plus access to a pension scheme and wellbeing support.

Job description

At Tulip Academy, our pupils are our priority. We are a values-driven school where everything we do is guided by our ethos: VALUED making every moment matter.

We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and our dedicated team works together to create an inclusive, nurturing, and ambitious learning environment where every learner is valued and supported to reach their full potential.

At Tulip Academy, you’ll be part of a community that:

The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

We are looking to appoint - Receptionist/Admin Assistant

Location: Primarily at Tulip East, with support at Tulip West as required

If you are an enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated individual who shares our values and commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a school where values shape practice, and every day brings the chance to make a difference.

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.

The benefits we can offer:

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
• A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
• Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
• Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT.
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A Bike2Work Scheme

For more information about this role please contact Katie Tracey, School Operations Manager ([e-mail]) or telephone [phone].

Closing date for applications: Midnight Wednesday 1st October 2026

Interviews will take place: 7th October 2026

CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.