Grade/Range MAT Grade 4 (6-9) Hours per week 37 – reduced hours may be considered Start Date ASAP About us Unity MAT is a small but ambitious Multi Academy Trust made up of three special schools within the Warwickshire area, these being Brooke School in Rugby, Welcombe Hills School in Stratford Upon Avon and Woodlands School in Coleshill. Our central services functions, including Finance, HR, Site & Facilities and IT have been centralised to form the Trust’s Core Services Team and we believe that this enables us to provide high quality support services to all of our schools and beyond. What we need We are looking to appoint a Receptionist/Administrator to provide a courteous and professional reception service and general administrative support to the school and wider Trust. As the first point of contact for our school, your duties will include: managing visitor access in accordance with security and safeguarding procedures; dealing with face to face, telephone and general email enquiries from a range of people including, pupils, parents, staff, contractors and other visitors; in addition to providing a full range of administrative support as required by the school. The ideal candidate will hold the following qualities: • have experience of working in a busy reception or administrative environment; • have good communication and interpersonal skills; • work effectively as part of a wider central support team; • have a ‘can do’ attitude and work with minimal supervision What we offer • the opportunity to make a difference • a supportive community of families and external partners • a friendly and inclusive working environment • talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues • comprehensive induction and probation support Reward & Benefits We offer: • a competitive salary • access to the local government pension scheme & significant employer contribution (currently 22%) • excellent training and development opportunities • enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members) • well-being app & staff discounts • Occupational Health Service • a friendly and inclusive working environment • talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues • Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies • Term time working with some flexibility to take leave in term time • Free parking Key Dates Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 @ 9am Shortlisting: W/C Monday 1st September 2025 Interview Date: TBC For a confidential/informal discussion about the role please contact Louise Baker, HR Manager via email on louise.baker@unitymat.co.uk Further information Application packs including Job Description, Person Specification, Guidance for Applicants and Application Form can be obtained from https://unitymat.co.uk/join-us-vacancies Applications Official application forms must be completed. CVs will not be accepted. Please see Guidance for Applicants for further details. Applications must be sent by email to joinus@unitymat.co.uk before the closing date detailed above. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early if a large volume of suitable applications are received. Safer Recruitment Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities