Receptionist & Administrator - Maternity Cover

Archway Learning Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organisation based in Northampton is seeking a professional and welcoming receptionist to join the core administration team. This exciting role involves providing front-facing customer service to all stakeholders, supporting students, and managing office tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong prioritisation and interpersonal skills, be committed to safeguarding, and pass necessary background checks. In return, generous benefits and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Shopping discounts and competitions

Employee assistance programme

Generous pension scheme

Discounted travel schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive training and support

Eye care voucher scheme

Free flu vaccine

Access to e-learning and development

Qualifications

• Experienced receptionist with excellent prioritisation and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of stakeholders.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with individuals in person and on the telephone.
• Work effectively in a busy office environment.
• Manage time and provide outstanding interpersonal service.
• Support students and academy life through effective communication.

Skills

Prioritisation skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Job description

Job Overview

Archway Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a professional and welcoming receptionist to join the core administration team at Bluecoat Wollaton Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to embed a front‑facing customer service role to all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate with a variety of individuals, both in person and on the telephone.
• Work well in a busy office environment.
• Purposely prioritize, manage time, and provide outstanding interpersonal service.
• Support students and academy life by communicating effectively and raising the standards of learning for all students.
• Serve the growing number of young people across the region as part of the Multi‑Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Experienced receptionist with excellent prioritisation and time‑management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a variety of stakeholders.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Successful completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check and satisfactory references.

Benefits

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to a 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 an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected 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, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post.

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit www.archwaytrust.co.uk/vacancies. To apply for the role, click apply which will take you to the application form for the post. We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.