Receptionist/First Aider (St Peter\'s C of E Academy)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Receptionist/First Aider at our Academy from January 2026.
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: NJC point 6 – 9 – Actual Salary – £18,432
Contract: Part time, permanent – Term time only – 30 hours per week reducing to 22.5 in July 2026 (due to one day being maternity cover)
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 5th January 2026
St Peter\'s CofE Academy is looking to appoint an experienced Receptionist/First Aider to deliver excellent customer service to all stakeholders and to support the smooth operation of the main office.
Responsibilities
- Provide general administrative and reception duties
- Administer First Aid to staff and students
- Commit to St Peter\'s ethos of high expectations
- Handle a busy reception area, communicating effectively with staff, students and visitors
- Use Microsoft Office efficiently for records and communication
- Plan and organise staff meetings and events as required
Qualifications
- Experience working in a busy business or school reception area
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Academy Context
St Peter’s CofE Academy is a mixed 11-16 Church of England Academy focused on Christian values, high standards and community engagement. The school serves the whole of Stoke-on-Trent, welcoming students of all faiths and none, and has been rated outstanding in staff morale, wellbeing and workload. A comprehensive staff induction, ongoing CPD programmes, and a focus on wellbeing support staff and student well-being.
Staff Benefits
- 2 weeks holiday at October half term
- A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff
- Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
- Access to occupational health services
- Meals on site for all staff between 8 am and 2 pm; free meals on in‑set days and open evening events
- Occupational sick pay
- Exceptional leave arrangements for family events
- Free eye tests for VDU users
- Employee Assistance Programme (24‑hour access)
- Free on‑site fitness suite
- Discounts on membership at Fenton Manor Leisure Centre
- Well‑being meetings half termly, including a menopause group
- Annual staff well‑being day following the open evening with free activities
Background Checks
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986.
Asylum and Immigration
Applicants must provide valid documentation confirming permission to work in the United Kingdom.
