Receptionist & Administrative Assistant
Outwood Academy Adwick, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7SF7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
14 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term-Time only.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 Years
Full time equivalent salary
- £20,802.90 - £21,129.26
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Outwood Institute of Education (OIE) is recruiting a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to be based at our Conference Centre at Outwood Academy Adwick, Doncaster. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a professional and efficient reception service as well as administrative support under the direction of the OIE Manager.
The OIE is the heartbeat of the Outwood Family; focused on recruiting, retaining, developing and deploying talent through collaborative sector partnerships, helping to raise outcomes for children and young people across the North of England.
We are proud to:
- Coordinate a programme of professional development equipping staff with the skills and knowledge needed to excel and prepare them for the next stage in their career.
- Help develop a pipeline of future educators, from the DfE-funded Teaching Internship to partnerships with local and national Initial Teacher Training providers.
- Coordinate school improvement activity within the Family of Schools and externally as part of sector-wide school-to-school support.
- Continually foster an extensive range of partnerships so that pupils and staff are afforded a broad programme of opportunities from international travel to high quality CPD. Notable partners include the National Institute of Teaching, Yorkshire and Humber Maths Hub and Outwood English Hub.
- Lead the Trust's Community & Family strategy; supporting the work of schools in serving their wider communities.
- Strengthen the critical oversight of schools through supporting the work of school governance.
Professionalism and excellent organisational and communication skills will be essential, as the Receptionist and Administrative Assistant will be the first point of contact for the Conference Centre.
Normal working hours are8:00am - 4:00pm(Monday to Thursday) and8.00am - 3.30pm (on Fridays).
To find out more about the role, please contact Steph Wattam, OIE Manager atS.Wattam@outwood.comor 01302 720787
Closing date:Monday 14 September 2026 at 9:00
Interview Date:Monday 21 September 2026
Responsibilities
You will be integral to the smooth running of the academy, taking responsibility for answering incoming communications and greeting and dealing with all visitors. A key duty is ensuring all visitors are properly recorded, sign-in procedures are followed, and lanyards are issued to meet safeguarding procedures.
Duties also include supporting the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) with radio contact and assisting with internal and external meeting arrangements, which includes booking rooms and catering, preparing papers, and minute-taking as required. You will maintain up-to-date filing systems, handle post distribution and franking, and be prepared to act as a Fire Marshall. The role requires compliance with the academy’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and liaising with the Designated Child Safeguarding Person over any concerns
Qualifications
We require candidates with considerable experience of working in an admin/office environment. Experience of working in a school environment is desirable.
The role demands a strong ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
Essential skills include proficiency in using standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office, and the essential ability to respect and maintain confidentiality. Candidates must possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, or equivalent, and be willing to obtain or enhance qualifications and training while in the post. A satisfactory DBS check is essential.
What the school offers its staff
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
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
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About Outwood Academy Adwick
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1048 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- s.wattam@outwood.com
We are an 11-18 academy based just north of the large, friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.
We have been a member of the Outwood Family since 2009, and in our 2023 Ofsted inspection the academy was graded Good in all categories. The inspection noted ‘the school has a supportive and caring culture. Staff build arm and friendly relationships with pupils. Pupils achieve their full potential. Staff are proud to work at the school’.
We offer a holistic education that makes learning stimulating, engaging and enjoyable for every student.
The inspectors were equally complimentary about our sixth form provision, with a wide range of courses on offer; including A Levels, vocational qualifications and T-levels.
We have also won numerous awards as a school and we have been accredited with the prestigious IQM Award, in addition to being an IQM Centre of Excellence for 3 years, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
If you share our vision, join our family.
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