Receptionist

Noel-Baker Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 22,169.07 - 23,997.43

Receptionist job summary

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and professional Receptionist to join Noel-Baker Academy.

You will be the welcoming face of the school, providing a high-quality front-of-house service to pupils, families, staff, and visitors. This varied role includes managing enquiries, supporting daily administration, following safeguarding procedures, and helping ensure the smooth running of the academy.

This is a people-focused position requiring excellent communication skills, strong organisation, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a busy school environment.

You will be part of a close-knit school team, while also benefiting from the wider support and development opportunities available across the Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Is well organised with good attention to detail.
• Can manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Is committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

School or customer-facing experience is desirable but not essential.

Why join Noel-Baker Academy?

Noel-Baker Academy is a welcoming, inclusive school community where staff are valued and supported to thrive. You will be part of a close-knit academy team making a real difference to pupils’ daily experience, while also benefiting from the wider professional support and development opportunities available across L.E.A.D. Academy Trust. This is an opportunity to work in a positive, hardworking environment where your contribution genuinely matters every day.

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

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.

About Noel-Baker Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Noel-Baker Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/noel-baker-academy

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