Reception and Administration Assistant

About us and the role

Support Grade 2 - £25,058 - £25,156 per annum, pro rata. 

Approximately £19,275.38 - £19,350.77 per annum (0.769230769 FTE)

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, based at Avanti Fields Primary School, Leicester, to join our friendly and dedicated team.

This is a varied and important role at the heart of the school, acting as the first point of contact for pupils, parents and visitors and ensuring a warm, professional and welcoming experience at all times. You will combine front-of-house reception duties with a range of administrative and operational tasks that support the effective day-to-day running of the school, including basic reprographics such as photocopying and document preparation, alongside wider administrative support for staff and school activities.

You will also play a key role in supporting school processes, events and communication, helping to maintain efficient systems and contribute to the wider organisation of the school.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive school community with strong values and a shared commitment to providing the very best outcomes for children.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Multi Academy Trust with schools based in London, the midlands and the South West of England. All Avanti schools provide pupils with an outstanding education rooted in the inclusive and distinctive Avanti Schools ethos of educational excellence, character development, and spiritual insight.

What will you do?

• Provide a professional and welcoming reception service for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, ensuring effective communication in person and by telephone.

• Deliver comprehensive administrative support, including managing records, producing reports, handling correspondence, and completing complex data and forms for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support the organisation of school events, trips, training sessions and hospitality, ensuring smooth day-to-day operational delivery.

• Maintain and develop administrative systems, including ICT platforms, resource management, audits, and budget monitoring where required.

• Contribute to safeguarding, health and safety, and the wider ethos of the school, ensuring policies are followed and a safe, inclusive environment is maintained.

Why should you apply 

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development

• NEST pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

• Flexible working opportunities

• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership

• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)

• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Experience of developing and maintaining administrative systems and procedures.

• High level of literacy and numeracy skills.

• Evidence of the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

• Effective use of ICT packages and other specialist equipment/resources.

• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. 

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.