Job Description
At Leigh Academy Snowfields, we believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed, no matter the challenges they face. We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Receptionist/Administrator (Apprentice) to join our team—someone who cares deeply about providing exceptional support to our school community and contributing to a positive, welcoming environment for students, staff, families, and visitors.
This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to play a vital role in the daily life of our academy, ensuring smooth communication, efficient administrative support, and a professional, friendly first point of contact for everyone who walks through our doors.
We’re seeking a motivated, organised, and resilient individual who enjoys working in a busy environment and building positive relationships. Whether you have previous administrative experience, customer-facing experience, or are just starting out in your career, what matters most is your commitment to supporting our community and embracing our vision for continuous improvement.
Why Join Leigh Academy Snowfields?
✨ A welcoming and supportive team who share your passion
✨ A school where every child is valued and celebrated
✨ A fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience—perfect if you're considering a career in administration or teaching!
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This position offers an actual salary of £14,122 per annum (£16,200 full time equivalent) based on 37.5 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week inset. The working hours for this role are 8:15am - 4:15pm ( Monday - Friday), with a 30 minute lunch break.
If you’re ready to kickstart your career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with Snowfields Academy!
Working with us at Leigh Academy Snowfields
Leigh Academy Snowfields is an Outstanding specialist school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), offering a warm, inclusive, and aspirational environment across our Bearsted, Cranbrook and Minster Colleges. Across all sites, our dedicated team empowers every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our approach blends care with ambition - “Where Nurture Meets Aspiration” - and is underpinned by our core values: Be Kind, Work Hard, Communicate, Stay Safe, and Be Happy. We offer small class sizes, highly personalised support, and a broad, balanced curriculum that includes GCSEs and vocational pathways. Our specialist facilities in catering, horticulture, and land-based studies prepare students for meaningful, independent futures.
Awarded Ofsted Outstanding, Snowfields is more than a school - it’s a collaborative and inspiring community where staff are valued, supported, and developed. Whether you're new to special education or an experienced practitioner, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference.
Come and help shape the future of SEN education. To find out more about Leigh Academy Snowfields, please click here.
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.