Receptionist/Administrator (Part Time)

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Free refreshments

On-site parking

Pension schemes

Employee assistance

Laptop provided

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Grace Academy Coventry is seeking an experienced Receptionist and Administrator to join the school family. You will be the first point of contact at the main Reception, handling enquiries from parents, students and the public in person and by phone, and undertaking some administrative tasks.

The successful candidate should be a confident communicator with experience in a busy office, capable of multitasking and staying calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience handling enquiries from parents, students and the public.
• Confident communicator with messaging clarity.
• Ability to multitask in a busy office and stay calm in stressful situations.
• Friday-only basis with opportunities to cover absences and additional paid hours.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact at the main Reception.
• Handle enquiries in person and on the telephone.
• Provide some administration support to the office.
• Cover administrative staff absence on ad-hoc basis when needed.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Experience in school office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Grace Academy Coventry,

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Receptionist and Administrator to join the Grace family. The Receptionist/Administrator is the first point of contact in the school’s main Reception and will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and highly efficient service including dealing directly with enquires from parents, students and the general public, in person and on the telephone, as well as some administration duties.

The successful candidate will have experience of dealing with a variety of people at different levels, along with being a confident communicator and having experience of working in a busy office dealing with multiple tasks. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work calmly in stressful situations and be a friendly approachable person for all staff, students and parents.

The position is for a Friday only basis, however, there will be opportunities to cover administrative staff absence on an ad-hoc basis which will be paid in addition to the contracted hours.

We are a welcoming and caring community where our core values of Limitless Potential, Intentional Excellence, Mutual Respect, Genuine Integrity and Amazing Grace based on Christian values, run through all we do. It is central to our ethos, day-to-day curriculum, extra-curricular activities and pastoral structures. Here at Grace Academy we not only focus on the academic excellence of students but also work with students on supporting them to be the best human beings they can be.

We have high expectations for all those involved in the education of children. It is important that all students leaving Grace Academy have the qualifications they need in order to follow the path they have chosen; that students do not limit themselves and that staff and parents support them in raising their expectations and aspirations.

We pride ourselves on our caring ethos with a strong and genuine focus on staff wellbeing, putting development and wellbeing at the heart of our work. We work hard to look after our pool of talented staff who are encouraged to grow, develop and work collaboratively.

We offer:

• A friendly, innovative and exciting community in which to work;
• A vibrant learning environment where students are ready and focused on learning;
• Professional development led by our 'Cultivating Excellence' structure to support a coaching culture across the Trust to enable staff to be the best they can be;
• Opportunities for training and development through the teaching school based at Sponne School;
• Access to an internal market for promotions within the growing group of TLT academies;
• Pension schemes for both teaching and support staff;
• Medicash Health Plan which provides employees with access to a range of healthcare expenses covered within the Level 1 Policy (policies can be upgraded at your discretion);
• Use of the onsite gym and sporting facilities;
• Free lunch when undertaking a duty;
• Free refreshments in the staffroom to access throughout the day;
• Staff wellbeing/workload committees who help to support staff wellbeing and organise social events;
• Employee Assistance programme which provides free counselling and wellbeing packages;
• Free Eye care vouchers and annual flu vaccinations;
• Free work laptop and use of up to date IT equipment;
• Plenty of on-site parking.

The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the Trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check and will be required to disclose any previous spent convictions or cautions.

In line with the recommendation in KCSIE 2022, Tove Learning Trust adopts the policy of requiring all new staff who join to have a DBS check and immediately become a member of the update service. This requirement is a contractual obligation and further information will be provided to successful applicants.

Friday 6th November 2026