School Reception Assistant

Appleton Academy, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 8AL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  29 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 May 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: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Band 5, SCP 4 to SCP 6 (actual salary £21,105 - £21,778 per annum), 37 hours per week, Term Time Only.

School Reception Assistant job summary

Together with our community, we can achieve extraordinary things.

Inspire our children and young people to make goals and plans that challenges their potential to be their best.

Develop the knowledge, skills, and “tools” our children and young people need to achieve their goals.

Nurture and empower our children and young people to have the confidence and resilience to achieve their goals and succeed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Reception Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a key role within the Academy, ensuring the smooth running of the reception while delivering a warm, professional first impression to all visitors.

The Academy’s office sits at the heart of the school and is a busy, welcoming and highly supportive environment. You will work as part of the high functioning administration team, under the direction of the Office Manager and working closely with our Attendance Team, creating a collaborative and well-connected wider office function. The main reception is positioned at the front of the Academy, acting as the central point of contact for students, families and visitors. Behind this, the main office and reprographics area provide a well-organised workspace for the wider team, supporting efficient communication and the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Together, we take great pride in delivering a friendly, professional and efficient service that reflects the values and ethos of Appleton Academy.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a professional, friendly and welcoming first point of contact
• Confidently handle enquiries and resolve issues
• Work proactively and collaboratively with colleagues
• Communicate effectively, including in sensitive situations
• Have strong organisational and administrative skills
• Manage confidential information accurately and responsibly
• Maintain school systems and records in line with requirements
• Follow policies and procedures consistently

In return, we can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated leadership team
• A positive, inclusive working environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Permanent contract (after successful probation)
• On-site parking
• Free use of the school gym

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact the recruitment team in the first instance. Further details about Appleton Academy can also be found on our website at www.appletonacademy.co.uk.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.

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.

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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 Appleton Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1254 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Appleton Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/appleton-academy-bradford

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