Receptionist

Longfield Academy, Darlington, DL3 0HT

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  4 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday Term time plus 5 inset/CPD days plus an additional 15 days within the school closure period as per the academy needs.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Band 2, SCP 4 (£23,401.12)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced Administrator looking for a new opportunity?

We are looking for a professional Receptionist with excellent communication skills to be the first point of contact for parents / carers, pupils, staff and visitors at our busy school. Working as part of the Administration Team, you will also undertake routine clerical and administrative duties.

You will be required to work term time plus 5 inset/CPD days plus an additional 15 days within the school closure period as per the academy needs.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills. In addition, you will be self-motivated and be able to deal with issues in a calm and professional manner.

Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

To discuss the post or arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Rutter, Academy Administration Manager on T: 01325 380815 / E: prutter@longfield.nalp.org.uk.

If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team on people@nalp.org.uk

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff and amazing children.

Commitment to safeguarding

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Receptionist - JO PS, May 25.docx - 323 KB (opens in new tab)

About Longfield Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 793 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Longfield Academy website
• Email address: prutter@longfield.nalp.org.uk
• Phone number: 01325 380815
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/longfield-academy

Arranging a visit to Longfield Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email prutter@longfield.nalp.org.uk.

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