About The Role
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated School Receptionist/Secretary on a part time, permanent basis to join our busy school admin team. It will involve ensuring the smooth and organised running of the school's office, dealing with parents' enquires, keeping accurate records, some administrative tasks and communicating effectively with staff and pupils. We can offer you a friendly, supportive school with opportunities for professional development.
The successful candidate will:
* be able to work under pressure
* have great organisational skills
* enjoy working with a large team of staff and pupils
* have a calm manner
* have great communication skills
Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit please contact Mr D Lennard on or email
Please note - we will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the advert early should we successfully appoint to the role.
Location: Hastings
Start Date: As soon as possible after completion of recruitment checks
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st October 2025
Interview Date: Monday 6th October
Benefits
* Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
* Twice as many training days as standard.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
* Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
* Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
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About Us
We are a two-form entry school, with 60 pupils in each year group, ranging from reception through to year 6. Our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide them with the very best care. We are dedicated to providing children with the best possible education and we strive to be the best that we can be at all times.
The vision for our pupils is clear: Our children will be secure in the knowledge of who they are and where they come from, and confident in looking to where they will go next. To achieve their ambitious goals, our pupils and staff work hard and have high aspirations. We ensure all children have access to a broad balanced and purposeful curriculum, as well as providing excellent enrichment opportunities.
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Diversity and inclusion:
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.
Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.