Receptionist
Paignton Academy, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Pay Group 2 - £21,642 - £24,165 (£25,077 - £28,001 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Paignton Academy is seeking to appoint a confident, reliable, and welcomingReceptionistto support our busy front‑of‑house team. The successful candidate will be responsible for greeting and assisting visitors, managing the switchboard, and carrying out a range of general office and administrative duties. As this role supports both of our Academy sites, flexibility to work across locations is essential.
Ideally, candidates will have experience working within a school environment. You must be able to work professionally under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines. A proactive approach and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the Academy are key requirements.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided to the successful applicant.
Why Paignton Academy?
- Strong Relationships:We value respectful connections between students, staff, and parents, working together to ensure student success.
- Love of Learning:We foster a passion for lifelong learning, helping students grow into curious, well-rounded individuals.
- Community & Pride:We instill pride in both our school and the local community, empowering students to make a positive impact.
If you're passionate about shaping young lives and helping students reach their full potential, come join our team at Paignton Academy!
What the school offers its staff
Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?
We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:
- CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways for professional development including a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- 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!
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental insurance cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Further information about the job
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. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Paignton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1582 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Paignton Academy website
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
At Paignton Academy, we seek to develop all students, both academically and socially, as well as culturally and emotionally. During their time at Paignton Academy, we will ensure that students receive excellent teaching and learning within a highly disciplined but supportive environment, so that they have the very best opportunity to be their best self. More than this, we also develop a deep sense of social, civic and personal responsibility within our students.
We set very high expectations and focus on areas such as kindness and community whilst ensuring that good work, citizenship, progress and attainment is always formally recognised and celebrated throughout the school.
‘Leaders and staff promote a sense of belonging at Paignton Academy, with the view that ‘we may be two sites but we are one school’ Osfted July 2022
Arranging a visit to Paignton Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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