Receptionist

Post: Receptionist
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: SCP 4 – SCP 5 £25,185.00 - £25,583.00 FTE (£23.393.00 - £23,762.00 pro rata salary)

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Full Time [37 hours / 41 weeks] (48.299 paid weeks)
Base: Thorp Academy, Main Road, Ryton, Tyne & Wear, NE40 3AH

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Northern Education Trust, Thorp Academy is seeking a professional, welcoming, and highly organised Receptionist to deliver an exceptional front-of-house service and vital administrative support to our academy.

As the first point of contact for our community, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and warm environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Front of House: Act as the primary point contact for all incoming calls and visitors, ensuring everyone is greeted professionally.
• Safeguarding & Security: Maintain visitor records, issue appropriate lanyards, and strictly uphold academy child protection and health and safety policies.
• Administrative Support: Provide direct administrative and typing support to the Vice Principals, manage the academy diary, coordinate hospitality, and handle mail distribution.
• Operations & Cover: Coordinate two-way radio contact for the Senior Leadership Team, manage lost property, and cover the duties of the Principal’s PA during absences.
• Student Supervision: Assist with the supervision of students within working hours (including before/after school if appropriate).

What We Are Looking For:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities to thrive in a busy school environment.
• A commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• A proactive attitude toward continuous professional development.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future.
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project.
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all.
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Sophie Curry, Business Manager at View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk

Closing date: 9am, Monday 15th June 2026