Receptionist/Admin Officer

Oasis Academy Parkwood, Scunthorpe, DN17 1SS

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 August 2026

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: SCP 4–8 (£25,185–£26,824 FTE)

Receptionist/Admin Officer job summary

Oasis Academy Parkwood is looking for a committed and organised Receptionist & Admin Officer to join our friendly team and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our academy. This is an important front‑of‑house position that combines high‑quality administrative support with responsibility for helping us improve and maintain excellent attendance across the school.

As the first point of contact for students, families and visitors, you will ensure our reception is welcoming, professional and efficient. You will also work closely with our Operations Manager, Attendance Lead and pastoral teams to maintain accurate attendance records, communicate with families, and support children where attendance barriers exist.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing reception, answering calls and supporting day‑to‑day admin
• Accurately recording attendance, lates and first‑day calls
• Working with staff to ensure registers are completed correctly
• Producing attendance reports, letters and legal documentation
• Liaising with families, external agencies and the Local Authority

What we’re looking for

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confidence using IT systems including Outlook and Excel
• Ability to work calmly, professionally and confidentially
• Someone who enjoys working with families, children and staff
• A team player who embodies the Oasis ethos and values

Why join Oasis Academy Parkwood?

You’ll be part of a supportive, values‑driven community committed to providing exceptional education at the heart of our local area. We offer a welcoming environment, opportunities for professional development, and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you’re organised, friendly and passionate about helping children succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours: Term‑time only,  32.5 hours per week 

Salary: SCP 4–8 (£25,185–£26,824 FTE)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Oasis Academy Parkwood

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 274 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oasis Academy Parkwood website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-parkwood

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