Grade/Range MAT Grade 4 (6-9)
Hours per week 37 – reduced hours may be considered
Start Date ASAP
About us
Unity MAT is a small but ambitious Multi Academy Trust made up of three special schools within the
Warwickshire area, these being Brooke School in Rugby, Welcombe Hills School in Stratford Upon Avonand Woodlands School in Coleshill.
Our central services functions, including Finance, HR, Site & Facilities and IT have been centralised to
form the Trust’s Core Services Team and we believe that this enables us to provide high quality supportservices to all of our schools and beyond.
What we need
We are looking to appoint a Receptionist/Administrator to provide a courteous and professional receptionservice and general administrative support to the school and wider Trust.
As the first point of contact for our school, your duties will include: managing visitor access in accordance
with security and safeguarding procedures; dealing with face to face, telephone and general email
enquiries from a range of people including, pupils, parents, staff, contractors and other visitors; in
addition to providing a full range of administrative support as required by the school.
The ideal candidate will hold the following qualities:
• have experience of working in a busy reception or administrative environment;
• have good communication and interpersonal skills;
• work effectively as part of a wider central support team;
• have a ‘can do’ attitude and work with minimal supervision
What we offer
• the opportunity to make a difference
• a supportive community of families and external partners
• a friendly and inclusive working environment
• talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues
• comprehensive induction and probation support
Reward & Benefits
We offer:
• a competitive salary
• access to the local government pension scheme & significant employer contribution (currently
22%)
• excellent training and development opportunities
• enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and
carer support for employee and household members)
• well-being app & staff discounts
• Occupational Health Service
• a friendly and inclusive working environment
• talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues
• Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies
• Term time working with some flexibility to take leave in term time
• Free parking
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 @ 9am
Shortlisting: W/C Monday 1st September 2025
Interview Date: TBC
For a confidential/informal discussion about the role please contact Louise Baker, HR Manager via emailon louise.baker@unitymat.co.uk
Further information
Application packs including Job Description, Person Specification, Guidance for Applicants and ApplicationForm can be obtained from https://unitymat.co.uk/join-us-vacancies
Applications
Official application forms must be completed. CVs will not be accepted. Please see Guidance for
Applicants for further details.
Applications must be sent by email to joinus@unitymat.co.uk before the closing date detailed above.
We reserve the right to close the recruitment early if a large volume of suitable applications are received.
Safer Recruitment
Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adultsand expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitmentprocesses, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS
check including a Children's Barring List Check.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity
relevant to children.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities
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