Leigh Academy Oaks is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Receptionist/Administrator to join our supportive, collaborative team. As a key member of our school administration team, you’ll be the first point of contact for visitors, students, and staff, playing an essential role in ensuring the smooth running of our school.
We are proud to be an outstanding school, and we are seeking a dedicated and friendly Receptionist/Administrator who can provide a warm welcome and exceptional administrative support. You’ll be at the heart of the school’s day-to-day operations, assisting with everything from managing communications and appointments to supporting staff and ensuring a safe, efficient environment for our pupils and families.
Our successful candidate will be:
* Friendly, approachable, and professional, with excellent customer service and communication skills
* Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks in a busy school environment
* Experienced in administration, with strong IT skills and the ability to work independently
Join our team because:
* We care about our pupils, staff well-being, and the communities we serve, driven by strong moral values
* We have boundless ambition to create confident, resilient young adults and achieve excellence for all
* We work together fostering a collaborative culture with continuous improvement and innovation
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future!
This is a permanent role offering an actual salary of £20,347 per annum (£23,656 full time equivalent) based on 37 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset.
Working with us Leigh Academy Oaks
Leigh Academy Oaks is a small academy with approximately 190 pupils on roll and an additional 20 pupils in our Nursery. We are very proud of our school and the hard work and positive attitude of all our pupils and staff. Teaching and learning areas are both safe and well-maintained, providing a stimulating working environment for pupils. We are continually striving to improve our facilities in order to enrich the experiences of our pupils.
The teachers and support staff form a very strong team and work closely with the Governing Body and Leigh Academies Trust to promote high standards throughout Leigh Academy Oaks. Parents provide invaluable voluntary support throughout the academy including a programme of fundraising activities throughout the year.
The academy teaches a broad and balanced curriculum which is enriched by a wide range of extra-curricular activities. It is our aim to provide a happy, safe, and caring community, where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their goals.
Being part of Leigh Academies Trust
As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
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