Job Description

New College Pontefract

Wakefield
21,161 - 21,844 per year

Salary:

FTE 23,807 - 24,575 per annum, depending on experience (Actual salary: 21,161 - 21,844). A recruitment and retention allowance may be offered for an outstanding candidate

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

ASAP

Apply by:

14 August 2025

Job overview

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We are looking for a professional and customer-focused Receptionist to provide a high-quality, welcoming front-of-house service to staff, students, and visitors at New College Pontefract.


In this busy front-of-house role, you'll be the first point of contact for visitors, managing bookings, parking, and lanyards. You'll handle enquiries, direct phone calls, and manage post and deliveries, all while delivering excellent customer service and representing the college with professionalism and warmth.


To succeed in this role, you will need excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience in an administrative role is essential, along with the ability to work well under pressure. You should be well-organised, have a keen eye for detail, and be capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team. A good level of IT proficiency, including previous experience of using MS Word, Excel and computerised administration systems is also essential.

About New College Pontefract

College is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth form college results tables and awarded "Outstanding" in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. The personal development of students is as important to the college as their academic journey and every member of staff plays their part to make this happen.


As the founding member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT

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, which comprises three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools, and three Primary Schools, we offer an exceptional working environment with outstanding opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Why work for us?

NCLT was crowned 'Employer of the Year' at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development Attractive pension scheme Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we'd love to hear from you.

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 14th August 2025.

Interview Date: Thursday 28th August 2025.

Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.

About

New College Pontefract

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College Pontefract

Park Lane, Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4QR
United Kingdom

+44 1977 702139###

An exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team!



This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join our dynamic and welcoming team at the forefront of the sector, and make a real difference to the education and aspirations of the young people in the local community.


College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth from College results tables and awarded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. The majority of our A level students progress to higher education at over 60 different universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.


College Pontefract delivers primarily A Level provision, alongside a range of Applied General Qualifications and GCSE Maths. We provide students with over 60 courses to choose from, this along with our highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers ensures our students receive an outstanding learner experience. We provide a wide range of extra-curricular and personal development activities, including sports and college production; we want New College Pontefract to be a vibrant community that students and staff will be eager to join.



The college is outward facing and believes strongly in collaboration, being the lead partner in our teaching school, collaborating with over 30 schools and colleges. The teaching school creates opportunities for staff to access a range of CPD, to deliver on CPD events and to support colleagues and departments in other schools/colleges.



As an employer, we strongly believe in recognising and rewarding outstanding performance in all our staff and have an excellent reward and recognition scheme in place. The college has a warm and friendly atmosphere, making it an exciting and enjoyable place to study and work. We have lots of great benefits to offer staff and we always have plenty going on, whether it is our annual well-being day, Christmas party or social gatherings.


College Pontefract sits within the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), a multi-academy Trust which currently consisting of three 16-19 Colleges, three Primary Schools and one 11-16 Academy. NCLT was awarded 'Employer of the year' in the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards and is recognised as a Leader in Diversity and a Disability Confident Employer. Collaboration is at the core if our work and we have a shared commitment to providing an outstanding learning experience and making a positive contribution to social mobility and the lives of young people.



Thank you for considering the exciting opportunities available with us.

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