Overview
Job Title: Receptionist
Location: Lift Beacon, Woodthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2NF
Salary: NJC 5-7 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Part time, 20hrs
Contract type: Initially FTC until the end of August 2026 with the potential to be made permanent
Start date: ASAP
Your new school
Lift Beacon is a thriving Primary Academy in Loughborough, serving children aged 2 to 11 years old. We are dedicated to ensuring that every child receives an excellent education every day, with high expectations, a broad and enriching curriculum, and a strong focus on personal development. The school was graded ‘good’ in all areas in 2021 by Ofsted and has gone from strength to strength since. It is an IQM (Inclusion Quality Mark) Centre of Excellence school and is passionate about providing the best opportunities for its pupils. In January 2024 we appointed an ambitious Principal, Mr Ben Kilgannon, who lives locally and is hugely passionate about the school, its community and staff. Lift Beacon is the epitome of teamwork where everyone feels valued and heard.
Your new role
The school is a vibrant and very busy environment with a friendly culture. You will play an integral role by managing our busy reception to ensure everything runs as efficiently as possible. You will be at the heart of the school community and often the first point of contact. Duties include answering calls promptly, managing the visitor system and schools inbox, updating pupils attendance and absences while following safeguarding procedures.
What you’ll need to succeed
You will be a personable and welcoming individual with experience of working in a busy reception environment. You will be able to multitask with an eye for detail whilst prioritising accordingly. You’ll be able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents and understand the importance of your role in the school.
How to apply / Interview
We will review applications and interview ASAP, so please apply or make contact ASAP.
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission: to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. We do this across each of our 57 schools. We want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by strong leadership.
If you would like a confidential discussion / tour of the school
Please contact Ben Kilgannon at bkilgannon@thebeaconacademy.org.
We Offer You
* Comprehensive training: Access to development training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support.
* Lifestyle perks: Discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before applying.
Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We adopt a fair recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Online checks are required for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
Downloads: Job Description, Brochure, Safer Recruitment Statement
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