Receptionist

The Clarendon Academy, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0DJ

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 November 2025

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 November 2025

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: £12.65 per hour (£24,414 pro rata per annum)

Receptionist job summary

Clarendon Academy is seeking a motivated, personable and highly organised Receptionist to work as part of our school Business team and provide a comprehensive receptionist service to staff, students and visitors.

Working Hours: Part Time (30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year including Teacher Training days). Required: ASAP

We are a thriving co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18. Located in the bustling town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and in easy commuter distance from Bath, we pride ourselves on being a centre of excellence and a place where young, enthusiastic children enter in Year 7 and leave us at the end of Year 13 as fully rounded young adults. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

Working in the main reception, you will be the initial point of contact for parents, visitors and other stakeholders and be responsible for welcoming guests, dealing with queries, receiving telephone communications, and supporting with general administrative tasks. You will need to enjoy working as part of a team and be adaptable and flexible in your outlook, with sound IT and communication skills.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous receptionist / admin experience, ideally in a school setting (advantageous);
• Is well presented and articulate, with excellent communication skills;
• Has a good working knowledge of ICT systems (including Microsoft, Outlook and Word);
• Has studied to a minimum standard of GCSE (grade A*- C) or equivalent in English and Maths;
• Has strong interpersonal skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is calm and able to work under pressure in a busy environment;
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
• Has a positive, resilient and flexible attitude.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01225-785210

Closing Date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: Wednesday 12th December 2025

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

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 The Clarendon Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1103 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Clarendon Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-clarendon-academy

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