Receptionist and Attendance Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a Receptionist and Attendance Assistant, playing a key role at the heart of our school community. If you are passionate about supporting young people, enjoy being a welcoming and reliable first point of contact, and are committed to contributing to students’ wellbeing and daily school experience, we would be delighted to hear from you. Your opportunity This role offers the chance to become the welcoming first point of contact for our school community, providing a professional and friendly reception experience for parents, visitors, and students. You will play a key part in ensuring the school office runs smoothly and efficiently, supporting the day‑to‑day needs of staff and families. With responsibility for delivering high‑quality administrative support and contributing to student welfare, you will help create an organised, caring, and responsive environment. In addition, you will take ownership of accurate attendance management, including completing attendance data analysis that supports the school’s wider safeguarding and pastoral priorities. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact at the heart of our school. What we are looking for

Enjoy working as part of a team with a flexible, adaptable approach Able to organise and prioritise your own tasks in a busy school environment Possess excellent interpersonal qualities for effective communication Confident using IT to support school operations Experience with a School Management Information System is advantageous About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

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