Receptionist & First Aid Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 08c53ff8-f14a-4c23-9ba6-4f653d4e6f44 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Castle Donington College is an 11-16 school. We have around 700 pupils on role across five-year groups (Years 7 to 11). The College is situated on the north-west edge of Leicestershire on the Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire borders and within 30 minutes’ drive of Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Loughborough and Burton, being close to the M1 and A50.
The role of Receptionist/First Aid Assistant at Castle Donington College is vital to the smooth and safe operation of our school community. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors, and staff, this role embodies our school’s vision of inclusivity and kindness by providing a welcoming, professional, and supportive environment. The Receptionist/First Aid Assistant ensures effective communication across the school, manages essential administrative tasks, and plays a crucial part in safeguarding by controlling access to the premises and responding promptly to health and safety needs. Their ability to provide immediate first aid support not only promotes pupil wellbeing but also reassures parents and staff that health concerns are handled with care and expertise. By fostering positive relationships and maintaining the highest standards of safety and organisation, this role supports our commitment to building a school where every pupil belongs, thrives, and achieves.
What the school offers its staff
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 01332 810528 orpostroom@cdcollege.uk
The successful candidates will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Closing date for applications is 9.00am Thursday 26th February 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held shortly afterwards.
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
Castle Donington College is an 11-16 school. We have around 700 pupils on role across five-year groups (Years 7 to 11). The College is situated on the north-west edge of Leicestershire on the Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire borders and within 30 minutes’ drive of Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Loughborough and Burton, being close to the M1 and A50.
The role of Receptionist/First Aid Assistant at Castle Donington College is vital to the smooth and safe operation of our school community. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors, and staff, this role embodies our school’s vision of inclusivity and kindness by providing a welcoming, professional, and supportive environment. The Receptionist/First Aid Assistant ensures effective communication across the school, manages essential administrative tasks, and plays a crucial part in safeguarding by controlling access to the premises and responding promptly to health and safety needs. Their ability to provide immediate first aid support not only promotes pupil wellbeing but also reassures parents and staff that health concerns are handled with care and expertise. By fostering positive relationships and maintaining the highest standards of safety and organisation, this role supports our commitment to building a school where every pupil belongs, thrives, and achieves.
What the school offers its staff
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 01332 810528 orpostroom@cdcollege.uk
The successful candidates will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Closing date for applications is 9.00am Thursday 26th February 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held shortly afterwards.
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.