Admin & Reception Assistant
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8TF13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
3 March 2026 at 8am
Date listed
18 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Hours of Work: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Plus 5 Days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £21,280 - £22,097
What skills and experience we're looking for
Role:Admin & Reception Assistant
Academy:Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Hours of Work:37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Plus 5 Days
Salary:£21,280 - £22,097
Start Date:01/09/2026
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth are seeking to recruit an Admin & Reception Assistant who will be the first point of contact for general enquiries. You will be required to provide a warm, professional and efficient reception service, including greeting visitors to the Academy. You will also provide strong administrative support to the school, undertaking a range of general clerical and administration duties including typing and word processing. Experience in using computer packages such as word and excel is essential.
To be successful, you should ideally possess a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English and Maths. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, in order to allow you to engage with callers and visitors to the Academy, students and staff professionally, efficiently and sensitively. We are seeking applications from candidates with a friendly, approachable manner and strong organisational skills. A flexible approach to work is essential in order to assist the Administration team at busy times and occasionally adjusting hours to cover after school events. Previous experience in an education environment would be an advantage but is not essential.
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social emotional development.
The academy offers a blend of contemporary classrooms, outstanding SEND Provisions and friendly academic staff, making it an ideal setting for those seeking to work in a progressive academy environment.
With a new building to accommodate 600 students, the school is committed to continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment, supported by a strong vision and moral purpose.
Welcome from the Principal:
As Principal, I am immensely proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth. Located near key commuting routes in Stockton-on-Tees, our academy is a place that will capture your heart.
Our dedicated staff has a relentless pursuit of improving student lives, giving them a launchpad to fulfill their ambitions. What sets us apart are the strong relationships we have; staff know our students and families well, fostering an environment where students flourish and are motivated to be their best.
We serve an area of deprivation with a strong moral purpose: to ensure students have the opportunity to transform their lives through the best education they are entitled to. We value practitioners who are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in their field.
We invest in our staff's workload, wellbeing, and professional development. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Abbey Davies, HR Assistant at a.davies@bishopsgarth.outwood.com
What the school offers its staff
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 602 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth website
- Email address
- a.davies@bishopsgarth.outwood.com
- Phone number
- 01642 586262
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.davies@bishopsgarth.outwood.com.
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