Receptionist & Admin Assistant

Novaeducationtrust; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Melton Mowbray is seeking a part-time Receptionist & Admin Assistant to provide top-notch reception and administrative support. This role is vital in managing enquiries and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere within the College environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong IT and organisational skills, along with experience in reception or administration. The position offers a salary of £25,584 pro-rata, with opportunities for progression, reflecting the institution's commitment to a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception, finance, or technical administration is desirable.
• Confident administrator with strong IT skills is preferred.
• Ability to manage reception duties and handle enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality reception and administrative support.
• Manage reception duties and handle enquiries.
• Support day-to-day administration and maintain a welcoming environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

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Salary: Scale 3 commencing £25,584 pro rata (£17,812 actual) with progression through the scale over time up to £25,989 pro rata (£18,094 actual).

Contract: Permanent, part time (30 hours per week), term time only

Closing Date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 9am

Start Date: ASAP.

Melton Vale Sixth Form College (MV16) is a leading post-16 provider, committed to enabling every student to succeed within a supportive and inclusive sixth‑form environment.

We are seeking a professional and organised Receptionist & Admin Assistant to provide high‑quality reception and administrative support. As the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors, you will play a key role in maintaining a welcoming, efficient, and safe College environment.

The role includes managing reception duties, handling enquiries, supporting day‑to‑day administration, and acting as the gatekeeper for the College. Safeguarding is central to this post, requiring vigilance, sound judgement, and adherence to visitor, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.

You will join the Business and Operations team and work closely with colleagues across the College. This role would suit a confident administrator with strong IT, organisational, and communication skills. Experience in reception, finance, or technical administration is desirable, with opportunities to develop wider operational experience.

The working pattern for this role is across Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day with exact start and finish times to be agreed with the successful applicant.

The Nova Education Trust is a cross‑phase Multi‑Academy Trust based in Nottinghamshire. The schools in our portfolio include both secondary and primaries, working in a range of contexts. Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal, achievement for every child.

If you would like an informal discussion before applying for this role please call Samantha Newark, Business Manager on 01664 504751.

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Melton Vale Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service search in line with DfE requirements.

The closing date is Monday 26th January 2026 at 9am. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, and we reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date.