Job Description

We are excited to be seeking a warm and welcoming professional with a knack for organisation and creativity to join our successful Academy as a Receptionist and Administration Assistant.

About the Role

As our Receptionist and Administration Assistant, you'll be the first point of contact for our Academy; greeting visitors, answering queries, and ensuring Reception runs like clockwork on Monday's, Tuesday's and Wednesday afternoon. For the other half of the week, you'll dive into administration tasks that support the running of the Academy. This includes:

Managing our social media platforms with flair and consistency Updating and refreshing website content Creating and distributing our academy newsletter Supporting general administrative duties across departments

What We're Looking For

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A confident, friendly presence at Reception Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Creative flair for digital content and social media Experience with website management and basic design tools (preferred but not essential)
Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.

Guilsborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and by completing this application form, you confirm that you have read the DBS Code of Practice and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is available on our website. An enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 20,967.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Canteen Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Northampton NN6 8QE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025