Receptionist
Goodwin Academy, Deal, CT14 9BD4 days remaining to apply
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 21 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £12,283 - £13,715 for hours and weeks stated
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you thrive in a busy, people-focused role and enjoy creating a welcoming first impression?
Goodwin Academy are seeking a friendly, organised and motivated Receptionist to join the team on a part time basis. This is a key role at the heart of our academy, where you will provide a professional reception service and essential administrative support to ensure the smooth running of our day-to-day operations.
As the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors and staff, you will play an important part in representing the academy's values and ethos.You will have the ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions whilst working to tight deadlines in a methodical manner.
Key responsibilities:
- Acting as the welcoming first point of contact for all visitors, parents, carers and staff.
- Managing calls, emails and enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Providing administrative support to the Office Manager and wider school team.
- Organising and prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines.
- Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Apply now to be the welcoming face of our school and help us deliver an outstanding service to our community.
This role is offered on a part time basis, working Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 8 am to 3.30 pm
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
Environment:A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology.
Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
Employee Recognition:Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.
TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Carrie Whiting (Carrie.Whiting@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regardingthis process, please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Goodwin Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 830 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Goodwin Academy website
- Email address
- Carrie.Whiting@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk
At Goodwin Academy, our ethos is to encourage our students to be their best self, striving for brilliance in all areas of their learning. We aspire for our students to develop their academic and life skills, so that they become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals and are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century.
Goodwin Academy, as part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’:
B = Brilliance, E = Enrichment, S = Society and T = Thinking.
To find out more about our school, please click here.
"Pupils know that their school is a better place in which to learn and thrive. Consequently, they are now achieving well.” "Good" Ofsted 2025
Arranging a visit to Goodwin Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Carrie.Whiting@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk.
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