Receptionist/Administration Assistant
St Aidan's Catholic Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HJ12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
24 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £22,635.70 - £22,990.95 Annually (Actual)
Receptionist/Administration Assistant job summary
Join Our Outstanding Team at St Aidan's Catholic Academy!
Following our recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025, St Aidan's has been graded Outstanding in all areas, including Quality of Education, Behaviour, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management.
St Aidan's is a thriving and happy school where pupils are extremely proud to be part of a highly ambitious and nurturing environment (Ofsted, 2025).
St Aidan’s is a Catholic learning community for boys aged 11-18, in which all individuals are provided with the opportunity to flourish in a way that is rooted firmly in the values of the Gospel where each child can ‘Celebrate life to the full’. Our ethos and practice is proudly rooted in these beliefs and in the core values: Hard Work, Trust and Fairness. From the moment a pupil arrives at St Aidan’s Catholic Academy we expect them to live by these values.
Our values driven policies, clear vision and consistent routines demand and nurture a strong sense of moral purpose, personal responsibility, integrity, honesty and respect for others within our pupils. These qualities enable each of our young men to reach the top of their mountain, fulfilling their potential and having a choice of University or a high-quality career.
We are seeking to appoint a Receptionist/Administration Assistant to provide efficient, effective and confidential administrative support within the school office. This role is central to ensuring that visitors, parents, students and external contacts receive a professional and welcoming first point of contact, while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a professional and welcoming reception service, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students and external agencies
Manage enquiries in person, by telephone and via email, ensuring queries are resolved efficiently or referred appropriately
Maintain accurate administrative systems and student records in line with data protection requirements
Ensure safeguarding and visitor procedures are consistently followed to maintain a safe environment
Provide reprographics and general administrative support including photocopying, filing, distribution of information and document preparation
Manage the main school email inbox, ensuring timely and professional responses
Receive and distribute incoming mail and support general office organisation
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the wider administrative function of the school
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
You will have:
Experience of administrative work, including use of Microsoft Office applications
Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
A professional, calm and responsive approach to enquiries and communication
A commitment to confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to learn and develop
Applicants are welcome to have an informal discussion about the post with Miss Victoria Atkinson (usually this would be to arrange a visit to school), please email vatkinson@staca.co.uk to arrange this
Completed application should be submitted via My New Term by 9am on 24th November 2026.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks.
An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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 St Aidan's Catholic Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1057 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
St Aidan’s is a Catholic learning community for boys aged 11-18, in which all individuals are provided with the opportunity to flourish in a way that is rooted firmly in the values of the Gospel where each child can ‘Celebrate life to the full’. Our ethos and practice is proudly rooted in these beliefs and in the core values: Hard Work, Trust and Fairness. From the moment a pupil arrives at St Aidan’s Catholic Academy we expect them to live by these values.
Our values driven policies, clear vision and consistent routines demand and nurture a strong sense of moral purpose, personal responsibility, integrity, honesty and respect for others within our pupils. These qualities enable each of our young men to reach the top of their mountain, fulfilling their potential and having a choice of University or a high-quality career.
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