Receptionist (Trainee)
The Langley Academy Primary, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7EF25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
16 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,533.00 - £25,681.00 Annually (FTE) £22,184 -£22,312 Actual
Receptionist (Trainee) job summary
We are seeking a bright and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills to complement our existing administration team. This is a trainee role and would suit someone wanting to develop their knowledge and skills in administration with the school supporting you with your ongoing training. The ideal candidate will be well organised, self-motivated, and possess a keen attention to detail.
You will be someone who not only enjoys working with children but also demonstrates patience, flexibility, reliability, and trustworthiness. If you are passionate about making a positive impact within our school community and possess the skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
We are committed to providing our children with a truly unique experience, ensuring our curriculum reflects the rich diversity of our children enabling them ‘to be the best they can be’.
The role:
In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the school, including assistance to the Senior Leadership Team, staff, governors, pupils, and parents. Your responsibilities will encompass the administration of Extra-Curricular clubs, ensuring that all activities are well-coordinated and efficiently managed. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in running an effective front-of-house service, addressing front-line enquiries from children, parents, and visitors.
We can offer you:
A warm supportive school with a strong sense of community: we are affectionately known as ‘the TLAP family’ by staff, students, and parents alike
An aspirational staff team: “I have never worked in a school where leaders care so much about their staff”TLAP Teacher
Happy children with a thirst for learning: ‘There is a buzz of high ambition and aspiration for every pupil and member of staff ‘to be the best they can be’Ofsted June 2024
An impressive modern building - built in 2015, with significant investment to support 21st-century learning
Part of the Arbib Education Trust, our friendly, three-school trust provide access to unique resources, support and opportunities to work with a wide range of staff and career progression/leadership
Our perks
The wellbeing and professional development of all our colleagues really matter to us. Our wide-ranging staff benefits include:
Work-life balance - innovative approach to providing flexibility around how, when and where you work with our ‘Extra Flex’ scheme, as well as subsidised social activities, and a day off in term time
Generous funding for personal development - to support our learning culture and further your qualifications
Ways to save - including staff discounts, a world class pension, contribution towards private healthcare
Healthy body and mind- free onsite gym, free tea & coffee, cycle to work tax free scheme, free annual flu jab, Employee Assistance programme with professional counselling, and wellbeing resources
Free on-site parking - our spacious site means you can always park
We reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates.
Please do not hesitate to contact our HR lead Denise Singh should you wish to have an informal discussion regarding this role.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At The Langley Academy Primary, our pupils' well-being, health and safety are at the forefront of all we do. As such, all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
All staff, volunteers and governors undertake annual training, so they are aware of school protocol, policies and procedures. As a supportive community, children know to share any concerns with staff. Parents and carers are welcome to read our policy, which is available on our website or via the school office.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Langley Academy Primary
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 671 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Langley Academy Primary website
The Langley Academy Primary is an oversubscribed, popular three-form entry school that opened in September 2015. It was graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2018. The Langley Academy Primary is sponsored by The Arbib Education Trust and shares the site with The Langley Academy Secondary.
Arbib Education Trust Ethos
‘One community. Many ideas. Everyone’s Future’
One community – we promote equality, diversity and inclusion, providing ‘a place where you can be yourself.’
Many ideas – by valuing different perspectives together, we challenge ourselves to discover pioneering teaching approaches
Everyone’s Future – We are driven by our commitment to work with our community to ensure we support and prepare our pupils for lifelong learning and success, enabling them to ‘be the best they can be.’
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