Receptionist/Administrative Assistant in Tamworth

We have a job vacancy for a Receptionist/Administration Assistant. Do you want to work with resilient, eager students aged 11 to 16? Are you able to help young people develop academic and personal skills swiftly? Would you value the opportunity to work in a modern, vibrant town with a historic heart? If the answer is yes, a position of employment at Landau Forte Academy Amington awaits you.

Key information

• Hours: Part Time - 23.5 hours per week
• Weeks: Term Time + 5 Inset Days
• Contract: Permanent
• Start date: September 2026
• Salary: Competitive
• Closing Date: Thursday 13th August 2026

Person specification

The type of person we are looking for will be committed to outstanding levels of customer service and enthusiastic about working with young people. He or she will demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the academy.

Specific Skills and Abilities

• Effective use of ICT packages, especially Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Good keyboard skills
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team
• Ability to relate well to children and to adults
• Good organising, planning and prioritising skills
• Methodical with good attention to detail
• Customer focused
• Able to communicate effectively
• Friendly yet professional and respectful approach
• Takes responsibility and accountability
• Committed to the needs of the students, parents and other stakeholders and challenge barriers and blocks to providing an effective service
• Demonstrates a “can do” attitude
• Is committed to the provision and improvement of a quality service
• Is adaptable to and embraces change
• Acts with pace and urgency
• Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges

Qualifications and Experience

• Evidence of a successful education
• You will be educated with formal qualifications including GCSE (or Level 2 equivalent) in Mathematics and English Language or similar qualifications gained since leaving compulsory education
• Experience in a similar environment

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a leading educational organisation at the cutting edge of educational development.

Job description

• Providing reception and administrative support under the direction of the Office Manager
• Being the first contact/front line in receiving visitors, staff and students to the Academy
• Answering the telephone, dealing with external and internal calls
• To assist with the preparations for Academy events, projects and functions
• Prepare Academy letters
• To attend occasional open evenings, prize giving and other Academy events
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regards to issues concerning members of staff and students
• Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Academy’s policy, organisation and arrangements for Health & Safety at work
• Carry out duties in line with equality and diversity principles and be sensitive to the needs of others, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment
• To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and follow the safeguarding policy
• Other duties as required

What we can offer you

• A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment
• The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students
• Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust
• A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

About The Trust

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care. We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend.

Apply for this job

Complete the application form online. Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers. All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK. The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk.