Job Overview
Ark Charter Academy
Receptionist
Location: Southsea, Portsmouth
Salary: Band 5 (£24,790 - £27,711) Pro Rata (£22,781.58 - £25,465.92)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Term Time Only + 1
Start date: 1st September 2025
Interview date: As soon as suitable candidates apply
Are you an organised, approachable, and confident with strong communication skills? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a friendly and professional Receptionist to be the first point of contact at our vibrant Academy.
About The Role
As the Academy Receptionist, you will be the welcoming face of the school – supporting students, staff, families, and visitors each day. You will provide high-quality front desk services and deliver a range of key administrative tasks, helping to keep our busy office running smoothly.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral part in the daily life of the academy while ensuring a warm and professional experience for all who engage with us.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Be
* A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Organised and efficient, with strong attention to detail.
* Experience in a school, reception, or customer service environment is desirable.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
* Calm and professional under pressure.
* Committed to safeguarding, student welfare, and inclusive practices.
* Flexible and proactive with a team-first attitude.
Our School
Ark Charter Academy is a happy and vibrant school located in the heart of Portsmouth. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging to our school community and enjoy their learning.
We inspire and support our students so they can become the very best they can in every single way. With love and care, we develop motivation both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging an appetite for learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment. We want our students to become the leaders and game-changers of the future. To achieve this we offer an academic curriculum that strives to expose all pupils to the richness of education, allowing them to experience a diversity of subjects during their time with us.
Our teachers and support staff work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves in recognising hard work and rewarding it accordingly, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth in school and across the wider Ark network.
Visit charteracademy.org.uk/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.
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.
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.
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.
Find out more about us on https://charteracademy.org.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr