Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

The Priory City of Lincoln Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 0EP

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 October 2026

• Closing date

  23 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 41 working weeks per year, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: PPS4, £26,016 per annum, pro rata to £23,484 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about teaching and learning and looking to join an Academy that makes a genuine difference to its students and supports its staff to achieve their individual goals? If so, The Priory Lincoln Academy may be just the place for you!

We are seeking to appoint a professional, confident, and highly organised person to join our administrative team.

Applicant should have a Level 2 Business Admin qualification or equivalent, qualified to GCSE level C or equivalent in English and Mathematics. Good interpersonal skills are vital, with a desire to develop techniques to motivate and support young people, proven high-order administration and accuracy skills. A good knowledge of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word, and Excel is essential.

The position will be working Monday to Friday, working hours 8am to 4pm. The position will be 37 contracted hours per week.

Further information can be obtained via our website www.priorycity.co.uk or you could arrange a visit to our Academy by contact Jenny Elsom- jelsom@prioryacademies.co.uk .

The job description and person specification can be found in the attachments.

Please select Apply Online to begin your application. Please note CVs are not accepted.

For expressions of interest, from colleagues within the Trust, please complete the internal application form on the Trust website at The Priory Federation of Academies Trust - Internal applications.

Closing date for applications: 23rd September 2026

What the school offers its staff

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Reception & Admin Assistant JD.pdf - 223 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 922 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Priory City of Lincoln Academy website
• Email address: Prioryrecruitment@prioryacademies.co.uk
• Phone number: 01522 302916
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-priory-city-of-lincoln-academy

Arranging a visit to The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Prioryrecruitment@prioryacademies.co.uk.

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