Job Description
Are you looking for a rewarding role where your professional, friendly approach makes a genuine difference every day?
Leigh Academy Langley Park is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Receptionist to join our front office team. This role is the vibrant hub of our academy, essential for ensuring a positive and seamless experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
In this key operational role, you'll be responsible for providing a warm welcome to all students, staff, parents, and visitors, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the academy through your excellent communication, organisation, and essential administrative support. You will enjoy a varied and rewarding day, handling diverse enquiries and contributing to school events within a supportive and inclusive environment, with the added benefit of professional development opportunities across the wider Leigh Academies Trust.
There are many perks to being a Receptionist at Leigh Academy Langley Park:
- Supportive Team: Be part of a highly effective and understanding team.
- Professional Growth: Regular development sessions and clear progression opportunities within the academy and wider Trust.
- Great Perks: Includes a Wellbeing Half Day and free wraparound care for your child if they attend the academy.
This role offers an actual salary £10,620 per annum (£24,366 full time equivalent) based on 18.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday 08:15-12:00), Term Time + 1 week of inset.
Working with us at Leigh Academy Langley Park
Leigh Academy Langley Park is a thriving and community-focused academy that has seen significant growth since opening in September 2016. We champion achievement and foster a culture of curiosity and enjoyment in learning. Our core belief, encapsulated in our strapline "learning today for life tomorrow," ensures that children remain at the very heart of everything we do.
Our purpose-built facilities are excellent, providing an enhanced curriculum. These include a sensory room, a DT room with a kitchen, a multi-use games area, and a forest school. We are committed to delivering a world-class education within a disciplined environment where mutual respect and impeccable behaviour allow every pupil to truly thrive.
We focus on both the academic and personal development of each child. By providing a nurturing space where children feel safe and happy, we empower them to reach their full potential. We actively promote kindness, understanding, and tolerance, building strong foundations for their future success. Our dedication was recognised by Ofsted in June 2019, with an "Outstanding" rating for Leadership & Management, Early Years, and Personal Development. Come and be part of a team where every pupil matters, every pupil can achieve, and every lesson counts.
You can learn more about our vibrant community and facilities by visiting our website.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.