Job description
We are looking for a Receptionist Apprentice to be the first point of contact for all visitors, staff and students at Harris Academy Purley. You will assist in the management of the reception area as well as providing administrative support to contribute to the smooth running of the academy.
Upon completion of your apprenticeship (12-16 months), you will receive:
- Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 Certificate
- Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (if no prior exemption)
The actual salary for this role will be £20,838.47 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Qualifications to GCSE level or equivalent
- Competency in the use of Microsoft Office packages
- Proficiency in the use of computers and databases
- Previous experience in an administrative or front office/reception role
- Demonstrable customer service experience
- Good level of interpersonal and communication skills, with a good standard of written and spoken English
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to delivering excellent level of professional customer service
- Ability to remain calm and deal with challenging callers or visitors in an appropriate manner
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy of work
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Benefits
Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Harris Academy Purley
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Avg teacher salary
- £52,681
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 34.2:1
- Academy trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 6DT
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- Contract
- Fixed term or temporary
- Working pattern
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- Posted
- 11 June 2026
- Closing date
- 25 June 2026
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