5 Dec 2025

Full time Receptionist / Administration Assistant – MET

MET – Posted by All Jobs Centre UK Staff –  Leicester

Job Description

Hours: 37 hours per week | Term Time + 3 weeks

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Grade 3, Points 5-6 (actual salary £23,388-£22,760)

We are looking to appoint a Receptionist / Administrator to work in our fast-paced office. You will work alongside a team of Administrators to provide comprehensive administrative support for the Academy, supporting parents, pupils and management. You will be the first point of contact for queries for parents and visitors.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and resilient with good attention to detail and the ability to work to a high standard. We are looking for a highly organised individual who has experience in completing administrative tasks and is able to remain calm under pressure. We are looking for a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to look for solutions and take responsibility for their area of work.

 


About Us

Orchard Mead Academy is a culturally diverse comprehensive school with approximately 1200 students situated in the North East of Leicester and is part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET). The Trust is a growing partnership of primary and secondary schools situated in the East Midlands. It provides its academies access to a world-class education network and staff with an employer providing high quality professional development. We are committed to ensuring each Academy enables every pupil to achieve the very best. We believe that together we make a positive difference.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.

How to apply

If you are interested in this post, please complete the application form online.

Please see the documents listed below, which may assist you in making your application:

  • Applicant pack
  • Job description
  • Application and Recruitment Process document

Closing date: Friday 12th December 2025 9am

Interview date: WC 15th December 2025

Orchard Mead Academy is committed to:

  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  • Equal opportunities and equal value for staff and students, and prevention of discrimination in its many forms.

NO AGENCIES OR CVs PLEASE

 

Safeguarding Statement:

This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.

Job Categories: Jobs in Leicester and Receptionist Jobs. Job Types: Full time. Job Tags: MET jobs in Leicester. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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