Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Location:

The Axis Academy, Lodgefields Drive, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8TU
, UK

Salary: 22,188 to 23,162

Contract Type:
Permanent

Education Phases:
Through School;

Final date to receive applications:
Monday, 2nd February 2026

Interview Date:
Week commencing 9th February 2026

Expected Working

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Is a Shared Job:
No

Thankyou for your interest in the position of our Receptionist at The Axis Academy.

Our school is part of a trust with a clear vision of transforming lives and weare committed to making a positive impact on every student we serve.

Here at the Axis Academy, we pride ourselves on our unique approachencapsulated in our school motto: 'We do things differently here!'. Thisreflects our dedication to innovation and excellence in everything that we do.

Our trust values are at the heart of everything:

We prioritise the needs and well-being of our students in all our decisions and actions.

Weare flexible and responsive to the diverse needs of our school community,ensuring that every student receives the support they require.

Webuild genuine, trusting relationships with our students, their families, andour colleagues, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

As our Receptionist, you will be the welcoming face and first point ofcontact for our school community. You will manage front-of-house operations,ensure safeguarding protocols for visitors, handle communications and support the smooth running of daily administrative tasks.

We are looking for a professional, organised and compassionate individual who shares our commitment to transforming lives and upholding our trust values. If you are passionate about excellent customer service and efficient administration in a dynamic environment, we would love tohear from you.

Yourworking hours will be 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pmon a Friday, term time only including INSET days.

We recognise that attracting and retaining the highest quality candidates meansoffering a flexible working environment. We consider a variety of flexiblearrangements, including part-time roles, job-sharing, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid opportunities where appropriate. By adopting a flexible approach, we empower our staff to bring their best selves to work every day,fostering creativity, commitment, and resilience. Our teams remain diverse,motivated, and aligned with our vision of transforming children's lives throughworld-changing education.

We believe that by investing in the wellbeing and professional fulfilment of our staff, we are also investing in the futures ofthe communities we serve.

Candidates are encouraged to discuss flexible working from recruitment onwards, in linewith the statutory "day one right" principle, and ensuring equal opportunities for all groups of prospective employees

Thank you for considering this opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application.

You are askedto complete The Axis Academy Application Form online using the link provided.

The Final date to receive applications is Midday on 2nd February 2026 with interviewsweek commencing Monday 9 th February 2026. We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Visits to school are strongly recommended and are available on the followingdates and times: 9.00am on Friday 16 th January 2026, 3.00pm on Tuesday
20 th January 2026, 9.00am on Monday 26 th January 2026 and
12.00pm on Wednesday 28 th January 2026. Please email l.lee to confirm your attendance onone of these dates.

Ifyou would like further information, please contact Lisa Lee by email l.leeor alternatively telephone:

Reports to: Office Manager

Main Contacts: Visitors, pupils and their parents/carers,Headteacher, school staff, and external services/agencies

Main Purpose of theRole:

• Under the direction of the Office Manager:
• • Provide a professional, welcoming first point of contact at the reception desk, ensuring excellent customer service for visitors, families, staff andother stakeholders.
• •…