6 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    30 April 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    24 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£20,277 - £22,642 for hours and weeks stated

What skills and experience we're looking for

An opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to join our administration team at Goodwin Academy. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive service for the main reception area, assisting in the administration of Academy business by executing a range of clerical tasks.

Our receptionist will;

  • Be the first point of contact for parents and visitors
  • Undertake general office duties
  • Assist with administration of pupil admissions
  • Maintain information systems, databases and other associated records
  • Manage complaints and concerns raised by parents

Ideally, you will have experience of working in a school-based environment. You must have the ability to work professionally under pressure and to deadlines. Operating flexibly within the changing needs of the school is essential.

Training and support will be provided for the successful candidate.

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.
  • Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
  • Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
  • Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
  • Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
  • TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 size
852 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

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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