Receptionist & Administrative Assistant - Chulmleigh College (Chulmleigh Academy Trust)
- North Devon, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- Grade C: £13.47 - £13.69 per hour (depending on experience) pay award pending
Following internal promotion, Chulmleigh Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and friendly person to join our professional and welcoming Reception Team. The successful candidate will be based at Chulmleigh College and will work as part of our collaborative and supportive Academy Administration Team.
The successful candidates will need to be confident with excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills, able to provide an efficient and effective service and act as the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors to the College.
Candidates should demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
- A high standard of English and Mathematics
- Competent computer skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Good knowledge and understanding of Administrative Procedures
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality and discretion
- Able to work under pressure
Experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage, however training will be available.
We are pleased to offer this permanent post for 37 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum (term time only). The working pattern will be Monday to Friday 08:50 to 16:50 – allowing for a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and in that regard have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.
In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.
The candidate pack (including job description) and application form are available on our website. Completed application forms to be emailed to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10am on Thursday, 2nd April 2026. All applications will be acknowledged.
Interview Date: Monday, 20th April 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationNorth DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
EX18 7AA
- Reference
AC6152
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
Grade C: £13.47 - £13.69 per hour (depending on experience) pay award pending
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
01/04/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes