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Receptionist/Administration Assistant

• Starting Salary circa – £33,000
• Full time – 36.5 hours per week (job share may be considered)
• Up to 2% Attendance Bonus
• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Onsite Parking and Gym

Ashcroft Technology Academy is a large, highly successful non-selective secondary school in South West London. We are ambitious for every student and have built a national reputation for academic excellence, exceptional outcomes, outstanding behaviour and attendance, and a genuinely inclusive approach to education. 

We are seeking to appoint an exceptionally organised, professional and personable Receptionist/Administration Assistant to join our busy main Academy Administration Office.

The successful applicant will provide a professional, efficient and welcoming front-of-house service and will be a key point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors. This is a busy and varied role in which the ability to manage competing demands, work accurately and remain calm and professional under pressure is essential.

The role will include:

• Managing the Academy's main reception and providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact.
• Receiving and directing visitors appropriately and maintaining effective security procedures.
• Answering and directing telephone calls and dealing confidently and courteously with enquiries.
• Responding to parent, student and visitor enquiries, resolving matters where appropriate and ensuring that more complex issues are referred to the appropriate member of staff.
• Supporting the Academy's administrative processes, including correspondence, record keeping, scanning, photocopying and document preparation.
• Arranging appointments and supporting meetings and other administrative activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Providing effective administrative support to colleagues across the Academy.
• Working collaboratively with members of the main Administration Team and staff across the Academy.

The successful applicant will need excellent personal organisation, written and spoken communication and ICT skills, together with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy. They will be confident communicating with adults and young people and will have the ability to exercise sound judgement when dealing with unexpected, sensitive or challenging situations.

Experience of working on a busy reception desk or within an office environment is desirable. We are particularly interested in applicants who take pride in their work, have high professional standards and understand the importance of providing an efficient, courteous and consistently professional service.

The successful applicant will enjoy working with young people and will be confident communicating appropriately with students of different ages and backgrounds. They will also understand the importance of safeguarding and maintaining a safe and secure reception environment.

If you would like to be a part of this team, further details and an application form are available from our website www.ashcroftacademy.org.uk or telephone us on 020 8812 3553.

You should complete the application form electronically and email it to recruitment@ashcroftacademy.org.uk to arrive no later than noon on Monday 5 October 2026 (interviews will take place soon after).  

Closing Date: 05 October 2026 (at noon)

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date as applications will be considered on receipt, so early application is advised. 

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. ATA safeguards children and actively promotes their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ATA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority groups. The school also has full disabled access.

Ashcroft Technology Academy

100 West Hill

Putney

London

SW15 2UT

Tel: 020 8877 0357

Email: recruitment@ashcroftacademy.org.uk

Web: www.ashcroftacademy.org.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils