Description Temporary Receptionist and Admin Assistant Salary: Band 4 £16,245 Contract: Initially Temporary until Friday 27 th March 2026 Hours: 27.5 hours/39 weeks a year (term time only 8am – 1.30pm) Start date: As soon possible Closing date: Noon on Thursday 1 st January 2026 Interview: As soon as possible Dear Prospective colleague, We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, initially to cover the Visitor Reception and provide administration support for the school. This will initially be a temporary post until Friday 27 th March however we are always seeking new talent and would be actively looking to retain a high-quality candidate and develop their career at the Salterns Academy Trust. Exceptional people skills, attention to detail, a solution focussed approach, high levels of initiative, flexibility, the ability to multitask and work under pressure, whilst maintaining confidentiality are all essential qualities for this role. Excellent IT skills and previous experience in a reception environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided throughout a supportive induction process. You will be joining a well established and vibrant team; therefore, a good sense of humour is a must! The Salterns Academy Trust exists to serve the community of Portsmouth. We run three successful and fast-growing schools in the city, providing the opportunities for over 3500 young people to be the very best that they can be across both primary and secondary phases. Admiral Lord Nelson School, Trafalgar School and Mayfield School have a combined student roll of over 3500 students. Admiral Lord Nelson School has a national reputation for being a truly inclusive school with excellent standards and principled curriculum design, we have a deep-rooted and longstanding commitment to being a UNICEF Rights Respecting School This is a genuinely exciting school to be part of, morally driven by our core values of Inclusivity, Wellbeing and High Expectations. The Salterns Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks. If you are interested in joining our amazing team of staff, we would love to hear from you. Informal visits from those who are interested in finding out more about the role are welcomed. To apply please complete the application form that can be found on the school website www.alns.co.uk by midday on Thursday 1 st January 2026. Candidates should send their completed application to r.alns&64;salterns.org Job Description