Receptionist
Etone College, Leicester Road, Nuneaton, CV11 6AA
37 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
Start Date: October 2025
Starting Salary £21,290.91 (FTE £24,753.00)
Are you a friendly and organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Etone College is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our school and a key part of our administrative team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in creating a positive first impression for students, parents, staff, and visitors alike. You’ll help to ensure our reception area runs smoothly and professionally, supporting the wider school community through a variety of administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and sign in all visitors, issuing identity badges and providing safeguarding/evacuation information.
• Handle enquiries efficiently and professionally – in person, by phone, and via email.
• Accurately take and relay messages to the appropriate staff.
• Provide first aid to students, staff, and visitors (training will be provided).
• Support the school’s administrative functions as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• A warm, professional, and respectful manner – you’re the first impression of our school!
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic qualifications in English and Maths (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent).
• Good IT and keyboard skills, with confidence using office equipment and software packages.
• A team player with a can-do attitude and attention to detail.

Please see job description for full list of skills, requirements and duties.
About us:
It is an exciting time to join a growing and thriving Trust with a focus on school improvement. Etone College is a fully inclusive school based on traditional values and committed to ensuring Progress for All. Children experience high quality teaching and we expect high standards of behaviour and attendance. Our ambition is to be outstanding in all that we do and to ensure that all students leave with employability skills and the opportunity to access higher/further education.
We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.
To apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment platform: https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/
You may also wish to contact the head teacher Mr I Smith ismith@etonecollege.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school for yourself.
Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,753.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nuneaton, CV11 6AA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/202

• Greet and sign in all visitors, issuing identity badges and providing safeguarding/evacuation information.
• Handle enquiries efficiently and professionally – in person, by phone, and via email.
• Accurately take and relay messages to the appropriate staff.
• Provide first aid to students, staff, and visitors (training will be provided).
• Support the school’s administrative functions as needed