Primary Receptionist
Location: Enfield – easily accessible from central, north, and east London, as well as surrounding areas.
Salary: Support Band 3 (Outer London) ranging from point 2-5 £28,218 – £29,432, pro rate (£26,969.64 – £28,129.93) term time only, depending on experience.
Working pattern: Full Time 08.00-17.00 (40 hours per week). A job share will be considered for the right candidates (8.00-12.30 Monday to Friday) (12.30 – 17.00 Monday to Friday). Plus 72 hours during the school holidays and 1 week of this would need to be in the last week of August.
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
We are seeking to recruit a committed and professional Primary Receptionist to join our team. Based at the front desk, you will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors, delivering a welcoming and efficient service. The role includes providing administrative support across the school, coordinating extra‑curricular clubs, and supporting pupils where needed, including first aid and supervision during key times such as lunchtime.
You will uphold the academy’s ethos, demonstrate strong communication skills, and deliver excellent customer service. This is a fast‑paced role suited to a confident, organised and adaptable individual.
Benefits:
- Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
- Twice as many training days as standard.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
- Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
- Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
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.
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