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Receptionist
Newfield Secondary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9JP10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,790 to £25,183 FTE
Pay scale
- Grade 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Grade C (or equivalent) or above in English and maths
- Can work within a team or alone
- Commitment to listen and act on instructions, verbal and written, including health and safety requirements
- Respond to situations as they arise, for example, safeguarding concerns
- Effective communication skills with both adults and pupils
- Experience of managing a busy reception
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Flexible
- Honest and reliable
- Calm under pressure
- Patient
- Empathetic with young people
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- High personal and professional standards
What the school offers its staff
REASONS TO JOIN NEWFIELD SCHOOL
1. Excellence
At Newfield School, we are unwavering in our dedication to providing an excellent education. Joining our team means committing to the pursuit of academic excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
2. Inclusivity
Community is important to us and as a staff member, you will be part of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming school where everyone is valued.
3. Student Success
Newfield School is passionate about student success. By joining us, you become a vital part of the mission to empower students to thrive in all areas of learning, in Newfield and beyond. All our students go on to post-16 study or training in the best performing sixth forms and providers. Our Alumni stay in touch and contribute to the next generation of Newfield students.
4. Inspiring Curriculum
Our school offers an inspiring broad curriculum that emphasises knowledge acquisition, curiosity, and a love for learning. As a staff member, you will have the opportunity to inspire and engage students in their educational journey both in school and beyond to post-16 study.
5. Positive Atmosphere
The positive atmosphere at Newfield School is contagious. Join our team and experience a friendly and purposeful environment where good behaviour, hard work, and the pursuit of learning are celebrated.
6. Character
We believe in fostering good character. As a member of staff, you will have the opportunity to instil our core values of curiosity, consideration, and commitment in our students, preparing them for success in education and beyond.
7. Professional Development
Newfield School highly values professional development. Joining us means you'll have access to ongoing training and opportunities for growth, ensuring your continued development as an educator.
8. Support
We set high expectations for our staff, and in return, we provide strong support and a manageable workload. Your success and well-being are paramount to us.
9. Running an Exceptional School
Our school has a proven track record of success. Join a team that consistently achieves excellent outcomes and be part of our mission to continue making exceptional progress with our students.
10.Mercia Learning Trust
Newfield School is part of Mercia Learning Trust, a thriving and growing multi-academy trust. As a member of our team, you will be part of an ambitious Trust dedicated to improving the life chances of students and professionals alike.
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
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CVs are not accepted.
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About Newfield Secondary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1041 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newfield Secondary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk
We believe that ‘Achievement Leads to Opportunity and Choice’ and our three core values underpin and drive all that we do for our students:
We are high performing because we are curious and have a thirst for knowledge. We are considerate and value our community. We succeed through commitment and relentless ambition.
Irrespective of starting point, family background or ability each and every child that walks through our school doors deserves a quality first education.
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