Receptionist / Clerical Assistant (12 months fixed term)
Salary: Grade 4 Points (4-6) Term Time Only
Actual Salary: £14,653.14 - £15,120.92
Do you enjoy being the welcoming face of an organisation and helping people feel supported from the moment they walk in? Are you adaptable and ready to step in to support colleagues across admin, finance, and student services? Are you someone who can stay calm under pressure while juggling multiple tasks with a smile?
If you have answered yes to these questions then we want to hear from you!
Hodgson Academy we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Receptionist/ Clerical Assistant to join our thriving department. You will be a professional who is a confident, organised, professional and an approachable communicator that is determined to do their best to help all our students achieve their potential.
This is a fixed term contract to be reviewed in line with the Academies needs.
By joining us, you become a key figure in our academy’s mission to raise standards of attainment and provide students from all backgrounds with the academic support to their future success. We pride ourselves on being a supportive, tight-knit community where every teacher’s voice is heard in our collaborative planning sessions, and every success -no matter how small - is celebrated.
A day in your new role could see you:
- Reporting in the first instance to, and under the direction of, the Senior Receptionist.
- Provide an efficient reception service. Handle the majority of queries but as required, refer to the HR/Daily Operations Manager or other relevant staff. Ensure that any complaints are handled in accordance with agreed academy procedures.
- Undertake word processing /answering the telephone /clerical tasks for staff at Hodgson Academy.
- Assist in the provision of hospitality to guests of the academy.
- Support in the provision of First Aid within the academy. Hold or work towards relevant qualifications. Assist students who are unwell or who require first aid. Contact with parents to be made as necessary along with the summoning of professional assistance if circumstances suggests this is necessary. Ensure all relevant records are kept.
- Help in the distribution of incoming mail to relevant members of staff. Prepare outgoing mail for posting. Take responsibility for posting such items.
- Use our management information systems to access student data and relevant information.
- General filing
- To participate in the Academy’s in-service training.
- To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the HR/Daily Operations Manager.
- Participate in the Schools Performance Management procedures.
Support other members of our administrative team on an ongoing basis. Depending upon school need this will likely include provision of administrative support to:-
- our Reprographics Department re printing / copying,
- our Finance team supporting with the processing and receipt of relevant orders and invoices, collection and processing of monies re trips and charitable activities and other aspects of day to day financial
- administration
- members of the school leadership team
Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026 08:00am
Interviews: To be conducted W/C 13th April 2026
Find everything you need here to get started with your online application.
Post start date: To be confirmed
Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.
All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.
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