Reception and Admin Assistant

GWA are looking to recruit a Reception and Admin Assistant to join our Office team from September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is for 34.25 hours per week, term time only (including 5 TD days). The hours of work are 8.30am - 3.15pm Monday and Friday and 8.30am - 4.15pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. However, we will consider some flexibility to this if the needs of the school are met, so do please specify any requirements in your application.

The rate of pay is NJC Scale 4-6 £13.05 - £13.47 (pay rise pending)

(Actual pay £20,046 - £20,691)

Great Western Academy opened in brand new, state-of-the-art facilities in North Swindon in September 2018. The Academy is heavily oversubscribed in all years and has a flourishing sixth form to match. We are seeking an approachable and committed person, ideally with previous experience in a busy school office, to join our friendly and supportive existing Office team.

The primary responsibility will be to act as the first point of contact at GWA, along with your counterpart receptionist, undertaking all aspects of reception duties, including receiving visitors to the school, answering the phones, dealing with queries and taking messages, supporting students with queries and first aid. The role will also involve general clerical and administration tasks.

The ideal candidate should provide good customer service, with excellent ICT and communication skills. We are seeking an individual who is well-organised, efficient, flexible, calm, friendly, motivated and passionate about providing an excellent support service to our pupils, parents, staff and visitors. Training and development are provided and encouraged within the school.

Additional benefits of working at GWA include:

Excellent CPD opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Free parking

Health and Wellbeing Support Service

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Applications should be submitted by 9am Wednesday 26th August 2026 and we may close the vacancy early if we find that we have enough suitable candidates, so please don't delay in applying. Interviews will take place shortly after this.

Further details are available on the Academy website www.gwacademy.co.uk and in the information documents attached. If you have further questions prior to application, please contact Charlotte Greenwood via email [email removed].