Receptionist

Start: ASAP (depending on pre-employment checks)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5hrs per week, 39wks per year (term time only plus inset days). Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break).

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 22nd November 2026

Are YOU an organised and efficient Receptionist/Administration Assistant? Do YOU want to work in a supportive team and academy that values your contribution?

So, what's stopping YOU from applying to be the face of our Academies at Avonbourne as our Receptionist!

You will be required to undertake First Aid training within the first 3 months of employment.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, professional and experienced Receptionist for our busy Academies receptions.

The successful candidate will:

• be an experienced Receptionist or administration assistant.
• be highly professional with excellent communication skills as you will be the first point of contact with all external visitors, parent/carers and students.
• have very good organisational and administrative skills and the ability to maintain thorough and accurate records.
• be proactive and solution focused.

At Avonbourne Academies, our work is guided by five core REACH values: Respect, Equality, Ambition, Community, and Hard Work & Determination. These values underpin everything we do, from the way we teach and lead, to the culture we build for our students and staff. We believe in developing not only academic excellence, but strong character, resilience and integrity. As part of our team, you will play an important role in modelling and nurturing these qualities in the young people we serve.

Since joining United Learning in August 2019, Avonbourne Academies have gone from strength to strength:

• Avonbourne Boys' Academy - Rated OUTSTANDING in November 2023
• Avonbourne Girls' Academy - Rated OUTSTANDING in all categories in October 2024

an excellent working environment

• the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team
• one personal day every academic year

access to the Local Government Pension Scheme - Avonbourne contribute 23.6% each month on top of your contribution!

• occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family
• access to our health care cash planand rewards scheme after six months service.
• continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
• competitive maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.

Avonbourne Academies are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Note - We reserve the right to close the vacancy early prior to the published closing date and interview and offer to a strong candidate. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible. No further applications will be accepted once closed.

To apply, please complete the online application form.

For more information about this role please contact:

HRAvonbourne@avonbourneacademy.org.uk