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Part Time Primary Receptionist

Location: Ark Academy

Job Type: Operations

Salary: £13,162 - £13,994

Posted: 29/11/2023

Closing date: 11/12/2023

Closing time: 08:00

Salary: Scale 4 point 3£13,161.55 Actual pro rata salary (taken from the full time salary of £26,853)

Contract: Permanent, 20 hrs per week term time only 10:30am – 2:30pm

Location: Wembley, London

Nearest Tube station: Wembley Park (Jubilee/Metropolitan)

Start date: 8 January 2024 or ASAP thereafter

Deadline: 8:00am Monday 11 December 2023

Interviews: will be arranged on an ongoing basis. The school reserves the right to close this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

Ofsted: Outstanding (2022)

Opportunity to join an ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy specialising in mathematics and citizenship.

Ark Academy is an all-through school in Wembley Park, set against the backdrop of the iconic Wembley Stadium, with excellent transport links

About the role:

We are looking for a receptionist to join our team on a part time, term time basis. The successful applicant will be required to provide a welcoming and efficient front of house service within the primary school to all visitors and telephone callers, ensuring a professional and acceptable first impression is maintained.

The ideal candidate will:

• have the necessary Right to Work in the UK.

• be educated to GCSE grade C or equivalent in English & Maths

• have excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• have excellent organisational and time management skills

• be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

• be First Aid trained or be prepared to undergo the necessary training.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• become part of a team of an ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy


• join the Ark network and have access to a range of benefits including professional development opportunities, reduced gym membership and large retail discounts


• As a member of Ark Academy, you will receive extensive professional development geared towards excellence. Weekly sessions designed by those who understand the context of the school, are ensured to cater for our teachers’ every need. In addition, the school provides continual support and career progression. Numerous comprehensive training programmes are available to our staff from NQTs to aspiring middle and senior leaders.


• Our successful behaviour policies treat student behaviour not as the responsibility of individual teachers, but of the entire school. This ensures as a teacher at Ark Academy, your time is never wasted dealing with discipline. Our students know what is expected of them, allowing both students and teachers to focus on learning.

View the candidate information pack here

Click here to find out more about the benefits of work for Ark Academy.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit www.arkacademy.org/vacancies and submit an application.

For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Faith Francis, Primary Head’s A / Office Manager on 020 8385 4371 or via email f.francis@arkacademy.org .