Receptionist, Education ​/ Teaching

What skills and experience the school is looking for

Reference No(s): QA RECEP 012026

Salary: B19 – B21; FTE £25,391.46 - £25,761.99;
Actual £21,718.33 - £22,035.26

Hours:

Full Time; 38 hours per week;
Monday 08:00 – 16:30;
Tuesday - Friday – 08:00 – 16:00

Location:

Quest Academy, Rugby

Closing Date: 20th February 2026

Interviews: 3rd March 2026

Contract Type:
Full Time;
Permanent;
Term Time

Be part of a team that is passionate and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of pupils and their families in an innovative academy that supports children and young people with autism and/or social, emotional and mental health needs.

Quest Academy dedicates itself to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for learners with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, catering for children aged 7 to 19. Our mission is to create a supportive community where every individual is encouraged to embrace their true self and achieve their potential.

We are looking for a dedicated and professional Academy Receptionist to deliver a high‑quality, confidential administrative and support service. This pivotal role will support the smooth running of the Academy, promote respectful culture, and engage positively with staff, students, parents, visitors and the wider community.

All staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding. The role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applicants are invited to visit Quest Academy. School visits can be arranged via email to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Competitive salary
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Family‑friendly policies
• Well‑being, bereavement and menopause policies
• Enhanced sick pay
• Well‑being initiatives within the setting
• Full induction
• Training and development with support of a line manager and senior leaders
• Access to further professional development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual MAT Life Day celebration
• Annual flu jabs
• Free eye tests via Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and well‑being, plus discounts at Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and more
• Benefits for death in service
• Long‑service recognition
• Recommend a Friend Scheme – £100 voucher
• Trained mental health first aiders
• Enhanced DBS certificate (paid for by Mac Intyre Academies)
• Self‑service portal for leave and personal information updates
• Active employee engagement programme including termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, annual Employee Big Thank You Day, and annual CPD Trust‑wide conference
• Blue Light Card/discounts for teachers and support staff

Our organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers and trustees share this commitment. Recruitment follows the "keeping children safe in education" guidance and may include checks for children’s disqualification, DBS, medical, online and social media proprieties, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability with child protection, and disclosure under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.