Job Description

Receptionist & Administration Officer

Queen's Park Academy have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Receptionist and Administration Officer to assist with the smooth running of the school's administration services part time.

The successful applicant will need to be skilled in providing high level of administrative support to ensure that everyone receives a great service, along with making sure that all the necessary compliance processes are completed in a timely manner.

Experience of working in a similar role is preferred for this post, however, strong communication, organisation and IT skills and an enthusiastic, proactive approach are equally important in this position.

Key Duties

To ensure the efficient operation of reception and undertake reception duties, receiving visitors to the school, maintaining accurate records in accordance with Health and Safety / Safeguarding requirements

To support the senior leadership and teaching team with the general administration for Queen's Park Academy including liaising with third parties as required

To assist with the production, organisation, distribution, and maintenance of resources as they are relevant to duties conducted or to assist in the smooth running of Queen's Park Academy

To assist with the administration of ICT including but not limited to the Management Information System, school website, social media and printers / copiers

To assist with the administration of HR and educational visits

To support the Business Support Officer in respect of managing first aid

Work under own initiative to ensure workload is prioritised and efficiently completed

To undertake such other duties which lie within the post holder's competence and contribute to the learning environment within the school, which may be required from time to time

Further duties/responsibilities are detailed within the attached recruitment booklet.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience within an office/education environment.

Have strong organisational and IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Have excellent communication and administration skills.

Be a friendly, capable person with experience of dealing with the public and working in a busy environment.

Have ability to work as part of a team and also alone.

Be proactive and able to use their own initiative.

Be dedicated, highly efficient and responsible.

Job Specifics

Start date:

November 2025

Salary:

AS 3-4 FTE 25,105- 25,495 Actual pro rata salary 8,243- 8,371

Job role:

Permanent, Part-Time, 39 weeks per year, 14 hours per week, Monday & Tuesday 8:30am-4:00pm

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view'.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

"Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children's health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes."

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,105.00-25,495.00 per year

Expected hours: 14 per week

Work Location: In person