An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Receptionist and Attendance Assistant, playing a key role at the heart of our school community.
If you are passionate about supporting young people, enjoy being a welcoming and reliable first point of contact, and are committed to contributing to students’ wellbeing and daily school experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Your opportunity
This role offers the chance to become the welcoming first point of contact for our school community, providing a professional and friendly reception experience for parents, visitors, and students. You will play a key part in ensuring the school office runs smoothly and efficiently, supporting the day‑to‑day needs of staff and families. With responsibility for delivering high‑quality administrative support and contributing to student welfare, you will help create an organised, caring, and responsive environment. In addition, you will take ownership of accurate attendance management, including completing attendance data analysis that supports the school’s wider safeguarding and pastoral priorities. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact at the heart of our school.
What we are looking for
- Enjoy working as part of a team with a flexible, adaptable approach
- Able to organise and prioritise your own tasks in a busy school environment
- Possess excellent interpersonal qualities for effective communication
- Confident using IT to support school operations
- Experience with a School Management Information System is advantageous
About The Beacon School
The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.
We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Associate 2.1 - 2.10 £23,914 - £24,452
Actual Salary: £20,573.07 - £21,035.91
Hours: 36hrs a week - Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (term time 39 weeks per year)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 9th July at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
