Relief Receptionist

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale C: £12.85 to £13.05 per hour (plus holiday pay) Casual Contract, Variable Hours Start Date: May 2026 King Edward VII Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and reliable Receptionist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. What You’ll Be Doing To undertake switchboard, receptionist and messenger duties within the school, in conjunction with other clerical staff. To receive and reply promptly to any telephone and other messages, dealing as appropriate with routine enquiries. To ensure that visitors and callers to the school are courteously and correctly received and hospitality provided as required. To provide a professional and welcoming service to all pupils, parents, carers, visitors, governors, stakeholders and staff. To undertake basic administration duties as directly by the Administration Manager. About You: The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative as well as the wider admin team. The ideal candidate will be well organised with the ability to work independently. Essential: Good numeracy and literacy skills/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English Experience of working in a busy reception Experience in general clerical or administrative work Full competence in using ICT Ability to work on own initiative Ability to build good working relationships with stakeholders, working well with children and adults Calm and courteous approach Good communication skills, both written and spoken Desirable: Basic knowledge of first aid Why Join Inspiration Trust At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be. About Us King Edward VII Academy  is a large, diverse, and comprehensive 11-18 school with a rich and prestigious history. Thousands of students have walked the halls of this magnificent building, all in pursuit of the excellence that the academy continues to strive for today. In October 2024, Ofsted rated King Edward VII Academy and Sixth Form as Good overall, recognising the rapid positive changes across the school. Inspectors highlighted the academy’s ambition and high standards: " The school expects high standards of pupils’ work and behaviour. It reminds pupils that every minute counts in meeting these standards. Pupils are rising to this challenge. They know that they attend an inclusive school that has improved rapidly. In the past, academic outcomes have been low. Now, however, the sense of ambition is abundantly clear.