Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Part time: 37 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Pay scale: Grade C: £13.47 to £13.69 per hour - depending on experience (pay award pending)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Permanent, Part timeReceptionist & Administrative Assistantat Chulmleigh College

37 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum

Grade C: £13.47 to £13.69 per hour - depending on experience (pay award pending)

Required as soon as possible

Following internal promotion, Chulmleigh Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and friendly person to join our professional and welcoming Reception Team. The successful candidate will be based at Chulmleigh College and will work as part of our collaborative and supportive Academy Administration Team.

The successful candidates will need to be confident with excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills, able to provide an efficient and effective service and act as the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors to the College.

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• A high standard of English and Mathematics
• Competent computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good knowledge and understanding of Administrative Procedures
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality and discretion
• Able to work under pressure

Experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage, however training will be available.

We are pleased to offer this permanent post for 37 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum (term time only). The working pattern will be Monday to Friday 08:50 to 16:50 – allowing for a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

The candidate pack (including job description) and application form are available on our website. Completed application forms to be emailed to [contact hidden] by 10am on Thursday, 2nd April 2026. All applications will be acknowledged.

In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.

Closing date: 10 am Thursday, 2nd April 2026

Interview Date: Monday, 20th April 2026

What the school offers its staff

Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.

In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Receptionist Candidate Pack - April.pdf - 4.6 MB (opens in new tab)