PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATOR Start Date: Monday 20th October 2025 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm I’m pleased to share a fantastic long-term opportunity for a Receptionist/Administrator to join a welcoming and supportive secondary academy in Croydon. This is a term-time role, working full-time hours, and we are keen to hear from only the most committed and high-calibre candidates. Please note, we are looking for quality over quantity in applications. About the Role As Receptionist/Administrator, you’ll play a key role within the Office Team, working closely with the Office Manager. You’ll be the first point of contact for students, parents/carers, staff, and visitors – providing a warm, professional, and efficient service while ensuring the smooth running of the school’s front-of-house operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, varied role and who can combine strong administrative skills with excellent communication and people skills. What We’re Looking For We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate: • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) • A professional, approachable manner with strong interpersonal skills • Reliability, patience, and consistency • Flexibility, adaptability, and initiative • Strong organisational and time management abilities • A high level of self-awareness, resilience, and motivation • A genuine passion for education and supporting young people Essential Skills • Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Confident use of grammar and numeracy • Proven experience in administration within a busy environment • Ability to prioritise effectively and remain organised under pressure Desirable (but not essential) • Experience using Bromcom (training can be provided) Why Apply? This is a brilliant chance to be part of a vibrant and supportive school environment where your contribution will make a real difference. You’ll be joining a professional team with a shared commitment to excellence and student success, while benefiting from opportunities for ongoing development. <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Tessa Ejehu on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1044.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Tessa Ejehu&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1044</strong></strong>