Receptionist

Kingsley Academy, Hounslow, TW3 1AX

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2025

• Closing date

  3 March 2025 at 3:28pm

• Date listed

  3 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Up to £25408 per annum

Receptionist job summary

Salary: NJC 6 £28,929 (actual), £25,408 pro rata + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 hours, 40 weeks

Contract: Full Time, permanent

Start date: April 2025

Become the Face of Kingsley Academy!

Are you ready to be the first smile that greets everyone at Kingsley Academy?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings something new? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Kingsley Academy isn't just a school; it's a vibrant hub of learning and growth, and we need a dynamic individual to be the welcoming heart of our community. As the Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students, and staff, setting the tone for a positive and productive day. This is more than just a job; it's your chance to make a real impact on the lives of students, and contribute to the Lift Schools' mission of providing an excellent education.

You're someone who'll be able to:

* Greet visitors, parents, students, and staff with professionalism and direct them appropriately
* Manage the visitor sign-in and sign-out process, maintaining accurate records
* Ensure students who are late or leaving early are signed in and out correctly
* Answer incoming calls, respond to enquiries, and transfer calls
* Manage the school's main email account, responding or forwarding messages promptly

Looking to make a difference every day?

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You'll provide invaluable support to delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

You're someone who has:

* GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4) or equivalent
* Experience working within the Education Sector
* Relevant experience in a reception role
* Ability to use Google software, including Gmail
* First Aid trained or willingness to learn and pursue training and qualifications

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About Kingsley Academy

Kingsley Academy, a 'Good' 11-18 Secondary School that has made significant progress. Kingsley Academy has grown significantly in numbers over the last three years and we are now full in every year group with a waiting list across all years demonstrating the successes the school has seen and the positive culture the school promotes. Kingsley Academy is inclusive, supportive and truly serves the local community, offering to give every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.

The role is due to commence April 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 3 March 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Skilled Worker visas can 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.

About Kingsley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 939 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Kingsley Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsley-academy (opens in new tab)

Kingsley Academy, a ‘Good’ 11-18 Secondary School that has made significant progress since 2019 that matches the unapologetic ambition of the leadership team and staff to give every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence. This year our dedication to improvement was validated with a 25% improvement in our 4+ English and Maths figure alongside a 26% improvement in our 5+ figure compared to 2019. This improvement marks the start of an incredibly exciting journey at Kingsley Academy and an opportunity to be part of something much bigger with our next target of 90% of students achieving 4+ in English and Maths by 2028.

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