Receptionist in Swindon

Salary: NJC Grade D - £26,016-£26,847 (DOE) FTE Actual Salary: £10,886-£11,233 (DOE)

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 18 hours per week & Term Time only (39 weeks)

Working Pattern:

• Wednesday 12.00-16.00 (30 min unpaid break)
• Thursday 08.00-16.00 (30 min unpaid break)
• Friday 08.00-15.30 (30 min unpaid break)

Closing date: Midnight 15th November 2026

Interview Date: W/C 16th November 2026

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Overview:

We are looking for a positive and committed Receptionist to join Lawn Manor Academy on a permanent, part-time basis. The main job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support whole school administration by using Microsoft Office programs - Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, Forms etc - to produce reports, letters, checking punctuation, spelling and grammar, contributing to style and presentation of documents as directed by SLT Link(s).
• Book meeting rooms for members of staff as required.
• Assist with school events during the day as required.
• Assist office team colleagues as required as directed by the Operations Manager.
• View and capture CCTV footage following school policies and procedures as required.
• Assist with recruitment and interview processes as required.
• Maintain manual and computerised records as appropriate, including updating pupil records on the Academy MIS.

As a successful candidate, you will have:

• 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English or equivalent NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience in administration
• Good general knowledge
• Extensive knowledge of MIS (Arbor)
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to work without supervision and within strict timescales often with conflicting priorities and in situations that can quickly escalate
• The ability to work with highly confidential information
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Why choose us?

We believe that within each child there is a real potential to achieve and that as teachers, it is our job to ensure that this potential is met through their academic studies and high expectations. Lawn Manor Academy is an all-ability school, and we place great emphasis on inclusive education. We have an excellent pastoral care system to support pupils and the community. We offer a rounded curriculum to suit children of all abilities with excellent facilities to support this. We take pride in the focus we give to each child as an individual and how we help them to develop and grow to achieve well and be a good citizen.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.

Ascend Learning Trust creates a sense of belonging for everyone. All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that open doors to a fulfilling and successful future.

We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which includes discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. We have a wide range of benefits for employees which include:

• Health & Wellbeing
• Free annual Flu Vaccines
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• 24-hour access to free counselling helpline for family, debt advice
• Annual ‘Wellbeing Day’
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working solutions
• Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
• Excellent Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
• Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)
• Career Progression
• Instructional Coaching for Teachers
• Developmental performance management conversations
• Apprenticeship opportunities for ‘on the job training’
• Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions.
• Recognition and Reward - including service awards

Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation.

Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. We are excited to welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our dynamic team.

Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. We embrace the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to succeed, and our aim is to make this a reality.

If you need any assistance completing your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or alternatively you can email recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered "spent" and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.