Student Receptionist

Hours of work: Permanent, full-time, term time only.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Student Receptionist to support the Administration team at Bluecoat Trent Academy. The successful candidate will possess excellent administration, prioritisation, time-management and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a busy office environment.

The post holder will be required to provide a range of administrative support services. The nature of the role means that no one day is the same and there is always something new to do and learn.

You will ensure that these services are provided in a professional, timely manner and to an excellent standard. The ideal candidate will be personable, have experience in a customer facing role and enjoy dealing with people, both in person and on the telephone.

The successful candidate will have experience in administrative systems and working within a team.

The successful candidate must:

• Be organised, flexible and have a ‘can do’ professional approach to work
• Have excellent IT skills and be able to produce formal documents
• Have the ability to be proactive to assist all staff, students, parents and visitors
• Be happy to work alone or as part of a team.

Candidates should pay attention to the job description/person specification and explain within their application how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust in 2021 and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021.

The Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom they are required to work.

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits, to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 9th December 2024.

Interview date: Wednesday 11th December 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.