Key Role Information

Salary
23401.12
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
16/07/2025 12:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Band 2 (SCP 4)
Department
Administration
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
42.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Are you an experienced Administrator looking for new opportunity?


We are looking for a professional Receptionist with excellent communication skills to be the first point of contact for parents/carers, pupils, staff and visitors at our busy school. Working as part of the Administration Team, you will also undertake routine clerical and administrative duties.


You will be required to work term time plus 5 inset/CPD days plus an additional 15 days within the school closure period as per the academy needs.


The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills. In addition, you will be self-motivated and be able to deal with issues in a calm and professional manner.

 

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children. To discuss the post or arrange a visit, please contact Pippa Rutter, Organisation Manager on 01325 380815.

 

If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team on people@nalp.org.uk


Qualifications

Maths and English GCSE (4-9 /C-A* grade)   essential
Word Processing, Typing or Business Administration qualificationessential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

At least 6 months’ previous administrative experience gained in a busy environmentessential
Experience of face-to-face and telephone reception dutiesessential
Knowledge of Data Protection requirements and understanding of confidentialityessential

Relevant Skills

IT Literate, capable of using MS Word / Excel and Office packagesessential
Ability to maintain accurate records with good attention to detailessential
Ability to work successfully as part of a team essential
Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a range of people including children and adultsessential
Ability to greet visitors to the school in a welcoming and professional manneressential
Experience of using Arbor

Special Requirements

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with childrenessential
Commitment to safeguarding pupils and suitability to work with young people essential
The ability to communicate at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken Englishessential

Longfield Academy

Pippa Rutter

prutter@longfield.nalp.org.uk

Longfield Road
Darlington
Durham
DL3 0HT

Safeguarding Information

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.

The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.