• Careers Site Advertising End Date
    12 Apr 2026
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    London
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    School Admin
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    £28,977 - £32,634 per year
  • Contract Type
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    Ark Academy
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  • About The Role

  •  

    About the role:  

    We are looking for a receptionist/Administrator to join our Office team.  The successful applicant will be required to provide a professional and welcoming service to all visitors and telephone callers to the Primary school, being the first point of call for them and ensuring a professional and acceptable first impression of the school is maintained 

     

    In addition the postholder will provide a comprehensive administrative support service to ensure the smooth running of the Primary reception office and support academy wide administrative tasks as requested to ensure that projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner and staff are able to make effective use of their time and meet their commitments.  You will support the headteacher directly with all matters relating to attendance and punctuality. 

     

    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.  

  • Benefits

    • Access continuous staff development. We have a minimum of 10 training days and weekly in school sessions of a high standard.  We strongly support NPQML, NPQSL and Lead Practitioner course.
    • 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.
    • 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 ECT’s to aspiring middle and senior leaders.
    • By being part of the Ark network, you will have access to a range of other benefits including reduced gym membership and large retail discounts.
    Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ 
  • About Us

  • We are an all-through school specialising in mathematics and citizenship serving children of all abilities. We are based in Wembley Park, set against the backdrop of the iconic Wembley Stadium.

    Our commitment is to know every pupil as an individual, and to foster the principles of team spirit, responsibility and care for others. Our pupils enjoy both a nurturing environment and the social benefits of a small school and the range and resources of a large, well-equipped academy.

    We are very proud of our reputation for academic excellence and the superb pastoral care our students receive along with the support we provide for the less academically able. We now want your help to enable us to go beyond outstanding and achieve ‘excellence for all’.

    Visit arkacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. 

    Diversity and inclusion:

    We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

    Safeguarding statement:

    Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. 

    Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

    Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience. 

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