Receptionist (Admin Support and Medical Assistant) - Aylesbury Vale Academy

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, welcoming and dedicated member of staff to be the face of our school.

This is a permanent contract for 39 weeks per year, 32 hours per week (preferably spread over 5 days). Salary range quoted is for full-time equivalent, actual salary will reflect the actual working pattern of 39 weeks per year, 32 hours per week.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Bucks Pay Range 2 Point 11 to Point 15 (£26,522 to £28,742) Full-time Equivalent

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Closing date: 23/11/2026

Interviews to be held: 01 to 04 December 2026

About us

The Aylesbury Vale Academy is an good school with a strong sense of purpose and achievement based upon respect, aspiration and resilience. Aylesbury Vale Academy provides a safe and stimulating learning environment for children from 2 to 18 years old. At the academy, we aim to provide an inclusive, engaging and challenging experience, within the context of a Christian community, leading to an education of the highest quality.

Aylesbury Vale Academy Primary Phase is an oversubscribed school located in the heart of the Berryfields Community. We educate children in all year groups from Preschool to Year 6 and then beyond into the Secondary Phase of the Academy. We are proud of our achievement, both in terms of academic success and the wider personal development of our children.

We are sponsored by the Oxford Diocese and have community facilities and a children's centre on site. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children is essential and we expect all our staff to share our desire to serve the people of Berryfields and to help build a community that enables our children and their families to thrive.

Website: https://www.theacademy.me/

About the role

You will be responsible for call handling, welcoming visitors, communications, overseeing basic first aid/medical needs, school administration and supporting staff and pupils.

This post provides:-

• High levels of support for someone new to the role and those who have previous experience in a similar position.
• Opportunities to train in First Aid and Administration.
• The opportunity to work in an 'All Through' setting.
• A commitment to professional development and scope for career progression in an all through setting and as new roles emerge.
• A pleasant working environment with high quality resources, working within a supportive and collaborative team.

About you

The post is suitable for those in:

• The early stages of their career or for candidates with more experience.
• Experience of using school-based IT such as Office, Email and Excel.
• Organised and resilient, with high expectations for children's achievement.

if you believe in working together to make a real difference for the next generation, if you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of something special, then we would love to meet you and find out more about you.

Candidates must have a GCSE (or equivalent grade) in English and Maths.

Only fully completed application forms will be accepted either through Buckinghamshire Council or MyNewTerm. CVs will not be accepted.

Other information

Please contact Mr Cooper, Headteacher for more information or to arrange a visit.

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01296 674263

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online screening check.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.