Receptionist
Listing ref 40624c7579
- WherePreston
- HoursFull time
- Pay£23,155.61 - £23,895.24 Annually (Actual) FTE £26,016 - £26,847 per year
- Posted15 October 2026
- Closes2 November 2026
Tarleton Academy is looking for a proactive, personable and highly organised individual to join our thriving office team. As the first friendly face that parents, students and visitors meet, you will play a key part in creating the welcoming atmosphere our school is proud of. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, people-focused environment and who can bring positivity, professionalism and a genuine desire to support our school community. You will help ensure our reception area runs smoothly, reflect the values of Tarleton Academy in every interaction, and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding as you guide visitors through their first steps into school life.
As a member of our front office, you will:
Front Desk & Reception Duties
Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and callers, ensuring a courteous, calm and friendly service at all times.
Ensure all visitors follow safeguarding and security protocols, including signing in/out and adhering to school procedures.
Maintain a welcoming and professional reception area.
Administrative Support
Work as an effective member of the Administration Team to support the wider needs of the school.
Carry out a range of administrative tasks including filing, post handling, word processing, telephone enquiries, database entry and general office duties appropriate to the role.
This post is full time (37 hrs), permanent and term time only plus two weeks. Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (3:30pm finish on Fridays)
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete our online application form in full, along with a personal statement to support your application and outline the relevant experience you can bring to Endeavour Learning Trust.
Applications should be submitted by 9am on Monday 2nd November 2026
Interviews are to be held on w/c 2nd November 2026
If you require any further information please contact A Vose, Operations Manager at [email protected]
SAFEGUARDING
Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
What this role involves
General background for receptionist roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Greet visitors and direct them to the correct person or department
- Manage people signing in and give out security passes
- Answer enquiries in person, by phone and online
- Typical pay (UK)
- £18,000 starting · £22,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 38 to 40 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Tarleton Academy's own careers site.
