Job Reference #
EDV/2025/OHA/63985
Location
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time/Full-Time
Salary
£22,256.61 Annually (FTE)
Salary shown is based on full time hours (37 per week). Part time hours available (25 hours per week). See main body of advert for part time salary. This role is term time plus 3 weeks (42 weeks per year).
Closing Date
11:59pm, 5th Sep 2025
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About this Role
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
Ormiston Horizon Academy is seeking a positive, professional, and enthusiastic Receptionist to join our team. Working alongside our existing Receptionist, you'll be responsible for providing a warm and welcoming experience to the OHA community in person, over the phone and via email. A summary of the role is provided below. However, all applicants should refer to the full job description (attached) before applying.
Salary:
The role is available for a full time or part time candidate working either 25 or 37 hours per week.
It is a term time plus role, working 42 weeks per year. (Term time plus three weeks within the school holidays)
Actual starting salary dependent on working hours is £15,038 per annum (for 25 hours) to £22,256.61 per annum (for 37 hours)
Shift Pattern:
Full Time (37 hours per week): 8am to 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday / 8am to 15:30 Wednesday (30 minute lunch per day)
Part Time (25 hours per week): 8am to 1:15pm Monday to Friday (15 minute break per day)
Key Accountabilities:
* To operate a reception service which promotes a professional and positive image of the school.
* To ensure exceptional communication with parents, carers, and other key stake holders.
* To support the smooth running of the academy's operations via a variety of administrative and support tasks.
* To undertake other tasks that would reasonably be expected to be undertaken by a School Receptionist / Administrator.
Tasks Include:
* Welcoming and signing in visitors.
* Signing students in and out of the academy.
* Responding to telephone calls and emails from parents, carers, staff, and other community members.
* Assisting in the preparation and distribution of key communications (letters, newsletters etc.)
* Managing the academy's general enquiries email address.
* Note taking for whole-staff briefings.
* Sorting, distributing, and sending mail.
* Producing, printing and photocopying documents.
* Making outgoing calls on behalf of the Principal, Principals PA, or Senior Staff.
* Undertaking a variety of ad-hoc duties commensurate with the grade that may be reasonable expected to be undertaken in a post of this nature.
Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
* Exceptional customer service skills.
* IT and keyboard skills.
* The ability to learn and operate a variety of computer-based systems.
* The aptitude to implement a range of administration procedures.
* NVQ L3 or equivalent qualifications or experience.
Ormiston Horizon Academy is an ambitious school at the heart of our community.
At OHA, our students, staff, families, and governors work together to ensure we provide a first-class education for all our learners. Our vision is simple, and all of our stakeholders work tirelessly to achieve it: At OHA, we provide an inspirational and ambitious learning journey to enable all our students to achieve beyond their Horizons…
Working at Ormiston Horizon Academy provides you with opportunities to shape the lives of really amazing young people, all the while progressing your own career and gaining job satisfaction.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
* The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
* Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
* Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
* A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Ormiston Horizon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here:
Contact Details
Naomi Colclough
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent
Staffordshire
ST6 6JZ