Receptionist

**About the role: Receptionist**

Activate Learning are looking for a Receptionist to join our team at Reading College. This dynamic and high-traffic role plays a key part in delivering an excellent first impression to everyone who visits or contacts the college.

You will be the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors, delivering an exceptional front-line customer experience both in person, over the phone, and via digital channels. Your professionalism and efficiency will help to raise the reputation of Activate Learning and set it apart from other providers.

The role primarily involves meeting and greeting customers and students at reception, signing them in, and working closely with the admissions team to ensure smooth and effective operations-especially during peak periods such as lunchtime, when additional support and coverage are critical.

This is a**permanent, part-time**position working 30.5 hours per week (0.82 FTE) based at our Reading College campus. During Term Time this role will work 13:30-17:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 13:30-21:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9:00-13:00 on Saturdays. Outside of term-time it will work 10:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday and 12-16:30 on Friday.

**What do you need to be successful as a Receptionist at Activate Learning?**

**Who we are**:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

**_ Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself._**

**Why work with the Activate Learning Group?**

Here are some of our benefits:

- ** Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards**: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
- ** Wellbeing & Resources Groups**: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
- ** Company benefits**: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
- ** Learning and Development**: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
- ** Teaching Support**:Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
- ** Pension Schemes**:Teacher pension scheme for Activate Learning staff.
- ** Generous Annual Leave**:Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
- ** Flexible Working**: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
- ** Competitive salaries**: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
- ** On-Site Facilities**:Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

**For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our**work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page**

**Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.**
- Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level._
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK._
- Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions._ _
- Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL._