Receptionist - HT

Pimlico Academy; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Pension scheme - Local Government or T

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Gracewood Academy is seeking a highly organised and approachable Receptionist to deliver a professional and welcoming service. You will be the first contact for students, parents and visitors, building positive relationships and supporting the school community.

In a busy secondary school environment, you will handle enquiries and priorities calmly, contributing to an efficient reception and broader academy operations. Early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for students, parents, carers, colleagues, visitors and external partners.
• Provide a welcoming, professional reception service and manage a range of enquiries and priorities.
• Contribute to a friendly, efficient school front-dofhouse and support the wider academy community.

Skills

Organised

Approachable

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A-C)

Job description

Your Role

We are looking for a Receptionist who is highly organised, approachable and committed to delivering a professional and welcoming service. As a key first point of contact for the academy, the successful candidate will build positive relationships with students, parents and carers, colleagues, visitors and external partners. You will work collaboratively as part of the wider school community and demonstrate a genuine commitment to providing an efficient and supportive reception service.

If you are someone who enjoys working in a busy and rewarding secondary school environment, takes pride in providing excellent customer service and can remain calm and professional while managing a range of enquiries and priorities, then Gracewood Academy offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and make a positive contribution to our school community.

Please note that we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date and may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

About us

We are Future Academies: a flourishing multi-academy trust, founded with the aim of improving the life chances and raising the aspirations of young people. We offer a rich and stimulating education comprised of a knowledge-rich curriculum, diverse cultural and extracurricular opportunities, and a strong pastoral support system. All children and young people are welcomed in our inclusive community, and all are challenged to be the best they can be. This ethos is embodied in our Trust values - Knowledge, Aspiration and Respect - and in our motto, libertas per cultum ("freedom through education").

Future Academies recognises its employees as its most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this, all staff are offered the following benefits:

• A supportive ethos and concern for the wellbeing of all colleagues.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Employer contributions to the Local Government or Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Mintago - employee benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a Virtual GP.
• Eye Care Voucher scheme.
• Partnership with YellowNest - salary sacrifice childcare scheme.

Please refer to the attached recruitment pack for the full job description and person specification.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
• essential
• 1 years experience in a similar role
• desirable

Safeguarding Information

Future Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and individuals that work with our young people to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

Future Academies is passionate about diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from applicants with skills and experiences to fulfil the requirements of the job description and whose values and qualities reflect those in the person specification. We encourage applications from applicants regardless of any protected characteristic.