Receptionist
Ormiston Academies Trust
Job Reference #
EDV/2026/ONA/67734
Location
Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6SE
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full-Time
Salary
£25,185.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (Actual)
OAT Grade 2, Scale 4-5
Hours Per Week
Weeks Per Year
52.142
Closing Date
Midday, Fri 19th Jun, 2026
Start Date
As soon as possible
Positions Available
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About this Role
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
At Ormiston NEW Academy we are seeking a warm, professional, and highly organised Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our thriving academy. As the first point of contact for students, staff, parents, and visitors, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and supportive environment while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our busy reception area.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for working in an educational setting to make a meaningful contribution to our school community.
This is a full-time role where you will be working 37 hours per week, 52.142 weeks per year including school holidays. We provide 26 days of annual leave.
About the Academy
Ormiston NEW Academy caters for 11- to 19-year-olds. With 1,066 students on roll, we provide a vibrant learning environment with first-class facilities. Recently graded Ofsted 'Good', we are a school based on a clear and defined pedagogical model and explicitly taught behavioural norms.
This is creating a place of joy, industry and excellence that is rapidly growing. The latest inspection report praises the school’s leaders for creating a "culture where positive behaviour and discipline are celebrated". It says that NEW Academy is a “vibrant school”, that students “enjoy coming to” and where they are “safe”. Students at NEW Academy understand that they must try their best and strive for excellence at all times."
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:
- A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
- A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension and life cover
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
For more information, please contact Amelia Webb (HR Officer) on 01902 623 111 or alternatively by email ***email_hidden***. You can also visit our website at www.onewa.co.uk
To apply for the role please apply via the link above by midday on Friday 19th June 2026.
Ormiston NEW Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Contact Details
Amelia Webb
01902623111
***email_hidden***
Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV10 6SE
