Administrator/Receptionist
Gladstone Primary Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2BZ17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
5 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
19 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Pathway 2, £3,388 - £3,609
Administrator/Receptionist job summary
Administrator/Receptionist
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 6 hours,39 weeks (term time plus one week)
Working pattern: 8.30am – 10.30am, Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Salary: Pathway 2, £3,388 - £3,609 (FTE £24,404 – £25,992)
Site: Gladstone Primary Academy
Closing date: 9am on Friday 5th September
Start date: ASAP
Please note that shortlisting will take place after 5th September so you will not receive an update on your application until after that date.
Are you a natural multitasker who thrives in a busy environment?
Can you communicate clearly and confidently with everyone from pupils to parents to professionals?
Do you have the initiative to keep things running smoothly even when the pressure is on?
If so, Gladstone Primary Academy would love to hear from you!
Your role:
As Administrator/Receptionist at Gladstone Primary Academy, you’ll be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, helping to create a warm, professional atmosphere. You’ll manage enquiries, support safeguarding procedures, and handle a range of administrative tasks that keep the school running smoothly—from maintaining records and pupil data to assisting with uniform sales and trip logistics.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need strong IT and communication skills, confidence in managing multiple priorities, and experience in a busy office environment. School experience is a bonus, but it’s your proactive approach and commitment to high standards that will set you apart.
If you’re passionate about customer service, enjoy working with children and families, and love keeping things organised behind the scenes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Fluency Duty: As this role involves direct interaction with the public, it is essential that the candidate meets the Fluency Duty requirements as outlined in the Immigration Act 2016. The successful candidate must demonstrate fluency in English to ensure effective communication with our staff, parents and pupils.
About us:
At Gladstone Primary Academy, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team with a strong sense of community and purpose. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the operational excellence of our school, supported by ongoing training and development within a growing, values-led Trust. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a real impact every day.
Why work for us?:
Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits
At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.
According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!
Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!
TDET - Working together to transform lives through education
Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Gladstone Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 519 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gladstone Primary Academy website
School location
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