Receptionist

Guilsborough Academy, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Monday 2nd November 2026

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £9,649.00 Annually (Actual) Grade E, Point 4. £25,185 FTE, Actual salary £9,649 £1,000 Welcome Bonus * *Terms and conditions apply

Receptionist job summary

Situated in the idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from

the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.

We are excited to be seeking a friendly, professional, and highly organised Receptionist to join our vibrant school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting staff, students, and

visitors in a dynamic educational environment.

About the Role

As our Receptionist, you’ll be the first point of contact for all visitors, parents, and staff. You’ll help create a warm and efficient front-of-house experience while supporting the wider administrative team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Greeting visitors and managing sign-in procedures
• Handling incoming calls and emails professionally
• Assisting with general administrative tasks and school communications

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, approachable manner and a passion for helping others
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and school systems)
• Previous experience in an Education setting or customer-facing role

Experience in a similar role is desirable, but full training will be provided.

Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, reference, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.

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.

About Guilsborough Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Guilsborough Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/guilsborough-academy

Guilsborough Academy is situated in idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.

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