Receptionist
E-ACT Crest Academy, London, NW2 7SN13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01 September 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,111.54 - £33,870.00 Annually (Actual) NJC 7-11
Receptionist job summary
Job Title: Receptionist
Are you a friendly, organised, and professional individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Crest Academy is looking for a welcoming and efficient Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our vibrant school community.
As the face of the academy, you will play a key role in creating a positive first impression for visitors, parents, and students. You’ll manage a busy reception area, handle enquiries with confidence, and provide vital administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school
At Crest Academy, you’ll join a supportive team committed to excellence, where your contribution truly makes a difference to students, staff, and the wider community.
Join us and be at the heart of our school.
E-ACT Crest Academy | Every student a leader
E-ACT Crest Academy, is an inclusive and inspiring academy offering an incredible learning environment. At E-ACT Crest Academy, we are dedicated in ensuring that every student achieves, regardless of their starting point. Our guiding motto is clear - "Every Student, a Leader."
E-ACT Crest Academy is a diverse and welcoming community that embraces inclusivity. Our inspiring learning environment is designed to ignite a passion for learning in every student.
Join us at E-ACT Crest Academy, where we are committed to providing an educational experience that goes beyond academics. It's about fostering leadership, nurturing potential, and ensuring that every student is equipped to lead in their own unique way.
Make a difference: https://crestacademy.e-act.org.uk
Want to make a difference to young people?
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?
Key responsibilities:
Deliver an effective reception service, including answering calls, greeting visitors, and managing mail Carry out clerical tasks such as preparing documents, reports, and correspondence using ICT systems Manage school dinner processes, including payments and monitoring non-payments Maintain records, process trip income, and update management information systems Provide general administrative support, including communication with parents and assisting students and staff
Pay range: NJC SCP 7 - 11 £28,111.54 - £29,719.47 (Includes ILW) 37 hours, 41 working weeks per year.
FTE NJC SCP 7 - 11£30,403.00 - £32,142.00 (Includes ILW) 37 hours, 52 working weeks per year.
Qualifications and Skills:
Good standard of education including English and Maths
Experience using Microsoft Office and ICT systems effectively
Strong communication skills with the ability to deal with staff, pupils and parents
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
- Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About E-ACT Crest Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- E-ACT Crest Academy website
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