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Salary: (£26,248 FTE) actual salary £15,008
Contract Type: Part time (hours 8.00am - 1.00pm)/Term time only.
Start Date: 1st December 2026 (or before)
Responsible for: Providing a professional, welcoming and efficient front-of-house service, ensuring that all visitors, parents, pupils, staff and external stakeholders receive excellent customer care and support, whilst contributing to the smooth and effective operation of the academy.
About this Role
Following the retirement of our long-standing much-loved receptionist, The Eastwood Academy are looking to appoint someone who has a strong sense of community and really believe believes in supporting young people and their families.
Our receptionists play a pivotal role in shaping the experience of everyone who comes into contact with the academy. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors our receptionist set the tone of the culture of our school. They are responsible for creating a welcoming, professional and efficient environment that reflects the values and standards of the academy.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator who thrives on working with people, builds positive relationships, and ensures that every interaction reflects the academy's commitment to relational practice and high standards.
About The Eastwood Academy
The Eastwood Academy is the founding secondary school of Tenacitas Trust. It was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2024, achieving zero areas for improvement. The academy is recognised nationally for its strong outcomes, consistency, and culture of ambition.
The school's continued success is now coupled with a growing commitment to nurture, inclusion, and enrichment. Pupils flourish in a calm and purposeful environment, supported by staff who combine high expectations with care, consistency, and belief. The academy has built a strong reputation not only for academic achievement but also for national success in sporting arenas and regional recognition in the performing arts arena.
The Eastwood Academy and Tenacitas Trust believe in aiming for excellence built on effort, discipline, and pride in achievement. We reward hard work, celebrate success openly, and teach our pupils that ambition and humility can sit side by side. Tenacity sits at the heart of our culture, caring but never complacent, and it challenges everyone to give their best, persevere through difficulty, and take pride in progress.
Information about the School
Our trust is built on the values of Nurture Potential, Unite Community, Empower Success, and Champion Tenacity. These values guide every decision we make and are at the heart of our partnership with Eastwood. Together, we create an environment where pupils are inspired to thrive, staff are valued and empowered, and families feel a genuine sense of belonging and pride.
The Eastwood Academy has long been a beacon of aspiration and achievement. Its continued success reflects the dedication of its staff, the curiosity and talent of its pupils, and the unwavering support of its wider community. As part of Tenacitas Trust, Eastwood benefits from a strong network of collaboration, shared expertise, and strategic support, all designed to help the school maintain high standards and continually move forward.
We are committed to providing every pupil with the very best experience each day, nurturing not only academic excellence but also confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. At Tenacitas Trust, we celebrate progress and strive for success with tenacity, and it is this spirit that underpins our partnership with The Eastwood Academy.
Tenacitas Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search to help identify information that is publicly available online which the Academy might want to explore with the candidate at interview. Further, we are fully committed to safeguarding and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and Barred List check.