Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Hurworth School, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2JGThis job expired on 12 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Band 4, SCP 6 £25,898 pro rata (Actual salary £23,425.73 per annum) (47 paid weeks incl. holiday)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a highly professional and welcoming Administrator/Receptionist with excellent communication skills to join our busy school. As the first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils, staff and visitors, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and efficient front-of-house experience.
Working as part of the Administration Team, your responsibilities will include liaising with external agencies, supporting pupil first aid needs, and carrying out a range of routine clerical and administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the school.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills, alongside the ability to remain calm, organised and professional when managing a variety of situations. You will be self-motivated, approachable, and committed to delivering high-quality support in a fast-paced environment.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff and amazing children
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hurworth School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 645 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hurworth School website
- Email address
- lcoates@hurworth.nalp.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01325 720424
It is an honour to welcome you to Hurworth School and to be able to share the success of our students with you. We strive to ensure that all students achieve their very best academically, we are convinced that it is crucial to offer students the opportunity to develop and grow into confident, resilient, and exceptional young people.
In order to achieve this, we aim for our students to develop moral integrity and become responsible global citizens who demonstrate tolerance and a strong sense of responsibility towards each other and to those beyond their immediate community.
The journey students embark upon at Hurworth School brings change, challenge, and opportunity: the response to which goes a long way to determining the student’s quality of life upon leaving school. We strongly uphold that any success is due to the hard work and determination of students, staff and parents working collaboratively.
Hurworth School inspires excellence by its very nature, and we seek to fulfil the potential of all those involved in our unique and remarkable educational community.
We would welcome you to take time to come and visit the school during the day to see for yourselves what a remarkable place it is.
Rachel Somerville
Head Teacher
Arranging a visit to Hurworth School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lcoates@hurworth.nalp.org.uk.
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