Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Our opportunity for you

We have a job vacancy for a Receptionist/Administration Assistant.

Do you want to work with resilient, eager students aged 11 to 16? Are you able to help young people develop academic and personal skills swiftly? Would you value the opportunity to work in a modern, vibrant town with a historic heart? If the answer is yes, a position of employment at Landau Forte Academy Amington.

Hours: Part Time - 23.5hours per week

Weeks: Term Time + 5 Inset Days

Contract: Permanent

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: Thursday 13th August 2026

Person specification

The type of person we are looking for will be committed to outstanding levels of customer service and enthusiastic about working with young people. He or she will demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the academy.

Effective use of ICT packages, especially Microsoft Word and Outlook

Good keyboard skills

Ability to work constructively as part of a team

Ability to relate well to children and to adults

Good organising, planning and prioritising skills

Methodical with good attention to detail

Customer focused

Able to communicate effectively

Friendly yet professional and respectful approach

Takes responsibility and accountability

Committed to the needs of the students, parents and other stakeholders and challenge barriers and blocks to providing an effective service

Demonstrates a “can do” attitude

Is committed to the provision and improvement of a quality service

Is adaptable to and embraces change

Acts with pace and urgency

Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges

Evidence of a successful education

You will be educated with formal qualifications including GCSE (or Level 2 equivalent) in Mathematics and English Language or similar qualifications gained since leaving compulsory education

Experience in a similar environment

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a leading educational organisation at the cutting edge of educational development.

Job description

Providing reception and administrative support under the direction of the Office Manager

Being the first contact/front line in receiving visitors, staff and students to the Academy

Answering the telephone, dealing with external and internal calls

To assist with the preparations for Academy events, projects and functions

Prepare Academy letters

To attend occasional open evenings, prize giving and other Academy events

Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regards to issues concerning members of staff and students

Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Academy’s policy, organisation and arrangements for Health & Safety at work

Carry out duties in line with equality and diversity principles and be sensitive to the needs of others, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment

To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and follow the safeguarding policy

Other duties as required

What we can offer you

A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

About The Trust

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend.

Apply for this job

Complete the application form online

Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk