School Receptionist

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Thank you for your interest in the position of our Receptionist at The Axis Academy. Our school is part of a trust with a clear vision of transforming lives and we are committed to making a positive impact on every student we serve.

Here at the Axis Academy, we pride ourselves on our unique approach encapsulated in our school motto: 'We do things differently here!'. This reflects our dedication to innovation and excellence in everything that we do.

Our trust values are at the heart of everything:

Child-Centred:

We prioritise the needs and well-being of our students in all our decisions and actions.

Adaptive and Sensitive to Need:

We are flexible and responsive to the diverse needs of our school community, ensuring that every student receives the support they require.

Authentic in Our Relationships:

We build genuine, trusting relationships with our students, their families, and our colleagues, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

As our Receptionist, you will be the welcoming face and first point of contact for our school community. You will manage front-of-house operations, ensure safeguarding protocols for visitors, handle communications and support the smooth running of daily administrative tasks.

We are looking for a professional, organised and compassionate individual who shares our commitment to transforming lives and upholding our trust values. If you are passionate about excellent customer service and efficient administration in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Your working hours will be 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm on a Friday termtime only including INSET days.

We recognise that attracting and retaining the highest quality candidates means offering a flexible working environment. We consider a variety of flexible arrangements, including part-time roles, job-sharing, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid opportunities where appropriate. By adopting a flexible approach, we empower our staff to bring their best selves to work every day, fostering creativity, commitment, and resilience. Our teams remain diverse, motivated, and aligned with our vision of transforming children's lives through world-changing education. We believe that by investing in the wellbeing and professional fulfilment of our staff, we are also investing in the futures of the communities we serve.

Candidates are encouraged to discuss flexible working from recruitment onwards, in line with the statutory "day one right" principle, and ensuring equal opportunities for all groups of prospective employees

Thank you for considering this opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application.

Kind regards,

Mr Dan Blundred

Headteacher

The Axis Academy Receptionist Recruitment and Selection Process

You are asked to complete The Axis Academy Application Form online using the link provided.

The deadline for applications is Midday on 2nd February 2026 with interviews week commencing Monday 9th February 2026. We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Visits to school are strongly recommended and are available on the following dates and times: 9.00am on Friday 16th January 2026, 3.00pm on Tuesday 20th January 2026, 9.00am on Monday 26th January 2026 and 12.00pm on Wednesday 28th January 2026. Please email l.lee@theaxisacademy.org to confirm your attendance on one of these dates.