Receptionist
Overview
Our heavily-oversubscribed school is thriving and we need a brilliant Receptionist to join our team. If you are committed, passionate and highly motivated then we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a full time receptionist as soon as possible. You will need to offer a welcoming front of house service to all visitors, parents, students and staff. A high level of attention to detail and organisation is required for this busy school receptionist post. You will also need to provide effective administrative support to the admin team. Experience of using Microsoft Office or Google applications is desirable. This is an exceptional opportunity for the right person to become part of our wider administration team.
The position is a full-time vacancy for 38.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year). The hours are 8.00am – 4.15pm Monday – Thursday and 8.00am – 4.00pm on Friday.
Salary & Benefits
Scale point 5-6 £25,583 - £25,989 FTE (negotiable depending upon experience)
Actual paid amount £22,794 - £23,156
Benefits of working at Torquay Academy include:
- Priority admission to the Academy for secondary places
- Free gym membership to support health and wellbeing
- Cycle to work scheme through salary sacrifice
- Electric Vehicle leasing scheme through salary sacrifice
Closing date and how to apply
Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025 at midday
To apply, please complete the application form below:
Support Staff Application Form
Interview date: TBC
Person Specification & Job Description
An exceptional individual who believes in the power of education to change a child’s life.
Torquay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We welcome visits to the school, please contact the Principal’s PAs, Stephanie Bolton or Amy Thompson, to arrange a visit at admin@TQacademy.co.uk or 01803 329351.
Please note the Academy reserves the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed prior to the closing date.
