Receptionist

Thank you for your interest in our recent advertisement for the above position at Archway Learning Trust’s Bluecoat Primary Academy. I have pleasure in enclosing details.

The trust is seeking a friendly and organised Receptionist to join our busy admin team at Bluecoat Primary Academy. As a Receptionist, you will be the welcoming face of the school, providing a professional, efficient and friendly front-of-house service for pupils, parents, staff and visitors. You will play a key role in creating a positive first impression of the school, ensuring that all visitors are greeted warmly, communication is handled effectively, and safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

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 recently welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021.

The Trust comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, Bluecoat Bentinck Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, 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 that they are required to work with.

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

Generous pension scheme

Access to discounted travel schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive training and support

Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

Eye care voucher scheme

Free flu vaccine

Access to e-learning and development

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.

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit www.archwaytrust.co.uk/vacancies. To apply for the role click apply which will take you to the application form for the post. We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.