Receptionist / Administrator

Are you an organised, friendly, and proactive individual looking to make a difference in a thriving educational environment? Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to be the welcoming face of our academy and the driving force behind our administrative operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the First Point of Contact: Greet parents, students, and visitors with a smile, answering their queries and guiding them as needed.


• Support Student Success: Manage student sign-ins, update Health Care Plans, and assist with student welfare.


• Keep Us Connected: Handle incoming calls, manage communications, and ensure all correspondence is accurate and professional.


• Assist in Key Events: Play a vital role in organising academy events, supporting admissions, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.


• Maintain Our Systems: Manage the ParentPay system with precision, ensuring all data is up-to-date and accurate.


Join a vibrant and supportive community where your skills will contribute directly to the success and well-being of our students. Enjoy a varied role that keeps you engaged, valued, and an integral part of our team.

The working basis of the role is permanent, working 37 hours per week (Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm, Fridays 8.00am - 3.30pm), Term Time + 4 weeks inset and offers an actual salary of £22,605 per annum (£24,404 full-time equivalent).

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Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be "Outstanding" which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing four 'clusters' of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region's biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

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Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be "Outstanding" which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing four 'clusters' of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region's biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation., Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

The working basis of the role is permanent, working 37 hours per week (Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm, Fridays 8.00am - 3.30pm), Term Time + 4 weeks inset and offers an actual salary of £22,605 per annum (£24,404 full-time equivalent).