Student Receptionist

TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust); Swanley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchards Academy in Swanley, United Kingdom, is seeking a Student Receptionist to manage our Student Reception and act as the school’s primary designated First Aider. This role is student-focused, guiding pupils on daily matters and providing pastoral support alongside routine admin tasks.

The successful candidate will work within TKAT’s safeguarding framework, contribute to a welcoming environment, and support flexible working practices where possible.

Job description

Are you empathetic, highly organised, and calm under pressure? Orchards Academy is seeking a dedicated Student Receptionist to manage our Student Reception and serve as our primary designated First Aider. Unlike a traditional front-of-house reception role, this position is student-focused. You will be the go-to person on site when a student feels unwell, needs first aid, or requires daily pastoral or administrative guidance.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.