Receptionist (Maternity Cover)

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Job details

Job reference REQ Date posted 14/05/2026 Application closing date 25/06/2026 Location Grimsby (Weelsby Academy) Salary Grade B Point 3 (£24,796.00 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £21,421.99. Annual weeks 39 (Term Time Only plus 5 Days) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Administration Attachments Job description - Support - Receptionist.pdf

Weelsby Academy are looking to appoint a Receptionist to join our academy in September 2026, on a full time, temporary basis, to cover maternity leave until July 2027.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As the receptionist, you will be the first point of contact with the academy/school for all parents/carers and visitors, both by telephone and in person, and need to ensure information flows are accurate and effective. You will deal with incoming and outgoing post as well as assisting with other general office duties as required. We are looking for someone organised, friendly and reliable to join a busy school office.

Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

Weelsby Academy is situated in the East Marsh area of Grimsby, less than an hour drive from Hull, Lincoln, and Scunthorpe. We have an exciting curriculum designed to give children first hand experiences of the world around them. We foster a can-do approach and with everyone working together, we strive to make our school the best and the children the best they can be. We have high expectations of all of our pupils, and we aim to develop their aspirations for the future. Weelsby is one of the most rewarding places you could work. Every teacher has those 'wow' moments, where you know you are making a difference. At Weelsby, those moments come thick and fast!

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust's success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

CPD

At Delta Academies Trust, we're committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes - Leadership Pathways

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Inspiring Our Students Beyond The Classroom

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

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