Job Title: Receptionist
School: Lift Beacon
Location: Lift Beacon, Woodthorpe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2NF
Salary: NJC 5-7 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Part time, 20hrs
Contract type: initially FTC until the end of August 2026 with the potential to be made permanent
Start date: ASAP

WE OFFER YOU:

Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we’ve got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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YOUR NEW ROLE

The school is a vibrant and very busy school with a friendly culture and you will play an integral role by managing our busy reception to ensure everything runs as efficiently as possible. You will ultimately be at the heart of the school community and most people’s first point of contact. Some of your duties will include answering calls promptly, managing the visitor system and schools inbox, updating pupils attendance and absences whilst following the safeguarding procedures.