At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our school, handling reception duties and supporting students.
- Company: Join Great Western Academy, a vibrant and oversubscribed school in North Swindon.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, excellent CPD opportunities, and health support.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a dynamic team await you!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a supportive environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience and strong ICT skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30394 - 37148 £ per year.
GWA are looking to recruit a Reception and Admin Assistant to join our Office team from September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 34.25 hours per week, term time only (including 5 TD days). The hours of work are 8.30am - 3.15pm Monday and Friday and 8.30am - 4.15pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. However, we will consider some flexibility to this if the needs of the school are met, so do please specify any requirements in your application.
The rate of pay is NJC Scale 4-6 £13.05 - £13.47 (pay rise pending) (Actual pay £20,046 - £20,691).
Great Western Academy opened in brand new, state-of-the-art facilities in North Swindon in September 2018. The Academy is heavily oversubscribed in all years and has a flourishing sixth form to match. We are seeking an approachable and committed person, ideally with previous experience in a busy school office, to join our friendly and supportive existing Office team.
The primary responsibility will be to act as the first point of contact at GWA, along with your counterpart receptionist, undertaking all aspects of reception duties, including:
- Receiving visitors to the school
- Answering the phones
- Dealing with queries and taking messages
- Supporting students with queries and first aid
The role will also involve general clerical and administration tasks. The ideal candidate should provide good customer service, with excellent ICT and communication skills. We are seeking an individual who is well-organised, efficient, flexible, calm, friendly, motivated and passionate about providing an excellent support service to our pupils, parents, staff and visitors. Training and development are provided and encouraged within the school.
Additional benefits of working at GWA include:
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Free parking
- Health and Wellbeing Support Service
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Further details are available on the Academy website www.gwacademy.co.uk and in the information documents attached. If you have further questions prior to application, please contact Charlotte Greenwood via email recruitment@gwacademy.co.uk.
Reception and Admin Assistant employer: Great Western Academy
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