Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our office, serving as the first point of contact for clients and visitors. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, excellent phone etiquette, and a proactive attitude towards administrative tasks.
Duties
- Greet visitors, staff and students warmly, providing a welcoming atmosphere.
- Manage incoming calls and emails, directing them to the appropriate personnel.
- Perform clerical duties including data entry and maintaining accurate records.
- Organise and maintain filing systems both physically and electronically.
- Assist with scheduling appointments and managing calendars using Google Suite.
- Support the team with various administrative tasks as needed, ensuring efficient office operations.
- Administer basic first aid for students, staff and any visitors, if required.
- Maintain office supplies inventory and place orders when necessary.
Experience
- Previous experience in a clerical or administrative role is preferred.
- Proficiency in computerised systems, particularly Google Suite.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks performed.
- Remain calm under pressure.
- First aid trained.
- Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
SALARY:
KGA Band 1, Points 1-2. £23,473pa-£23,656pa, pro rata plus £706pa Outer London Fringe, pro rata
Actual gross salary (inc. OLF) £8,221pa-£8,283pa.
The post is for 14.80 hours per week, hours of work will be 8.00am – 4.00pm Mondays and Tuesday. Flexibility to work additional hours during the holidays may be required.
What we offer:
- Free on-site parking
- Eye care policy
- Staff awards and gift card nominations
- Staff social events
- Employee Assistance/Wellbeing Scheme
- Continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training - opportunities for growth
- Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice).
Having working experience within in an educational setting in a similar role would be a distinct advantage. Flexibility to work additional hours during the holidays will be required.
King’s Academy Binfield opened its doors, in superb new buildings, to secondary students in September 2018 and to primary in 2019. We have grown year on year, with the schools now operating from nursery to Year 13.
KAB and KAO are part of the King’s Group Academies MAT led by a team of former and current Ofsted ‘outstanding’ head teachers and Her Majesty’s Inspectors (HMI). Please note the link to King’s Group Academies Vision and Mission:
https://www.kingsacademies.uk/page/?title=Vision+and+Mission&pid=14
King’s Academy Binfield and King’s Academy Oakwood are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
If you require further information or wish to have an informal conversation, please do not hesitate to contact Amber Walker, HR Coordinator/Office Manager via email at amber.walker@kingsacademies.uk or phone 01344 306983.
Full job description, person specification and our application form can be found on our website: www.kgabinfield.uk/vacancies.
Completed application forms (not CVs) should be submitted to Amber Walker at or by post to: Amber Walker, King's Academy Binfield, St. George's Park , Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 4FS by 9am Thursday 31st July 2025; however applicants will be invited to interview upon receipt of a strong application.
Interviews will take place during the summer break, ready for a September start.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £24,179.00-£24,362.00 per year
Expected hours: 14.80 per week
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Reference ID: Kings/ReceptionistPT
Expected start date: 02/09/2025