Receptionist / Administration Assistant

Ayresome Primary School, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 4NT

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week on a working schedule of 8.00 – 4.30 (4pm on a Friday). Consideration can be given to a half hour lunch break and the working day ending 30 mins earlier. Term Time Only, working 195 days per year. Permanent.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,103.01 (actual salary)
• Pay scale: Spinal Column Point 5 (Band 5)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will have previous administration experience and will work alongside a strong and committed school and trust central team and will benefit from the wider professional opportunities available of working for Ad Astra Academy Trust.

The main duties of the role will include providing reception duties, together with undertaking general clerical and administrative support. Candidates will be able to demonstrate good organisational and IT skills, including use of MS Office. Candidates will also need to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, which include parents and children.

Candidates are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to the post and how they will meet the requirements of the Person Specification.

For an informal discussion, please contact Charlotte Haylock, Headteacher on 01642 244961 or viaAYCharlotte.Haylock@ayresome.adastraschools.org.

What the school offers its staff

At Ayresome Primary School we have an inclusive vision which enables all of our community to achieve, enjoy and know success. Our values and school ethos mean we can work together with our pupils, governors, staff, and families to ensure that children in our school reach their full potential. This post offers a unique opportunity to join our school at this very exciting chapter of our development.

We recognise that for individuals to achieve their best, the wellbeing of all Trust employees should be protected, promoted, and enhanced. The Trusts Staff Wellbeing Charter can also be viewed via the Ad Astra website:Staff Wellbeing Charter – Ad Astra Academy Trust | Ad Astra Academy Trust

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

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About Ayresome Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 711 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ayresome Primary School website
• Email address: aycharlotte.haylock@ayresome.adastraschools.org
• Phone number: 01642 244961
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ayresome-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Ayresome Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aycharlotte.haylock@ayresome.adastraschools.org.

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