Receptionist/Administrator
Crosshill Special School, Darwen, BB3 1HZ24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
15 June 2026
Closing date
11 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade C SCP 3-5 TTO + 5 days Actual salary £21,327 - £22,004
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a professional, organised and welcoming Reception & Administrative Officer to be the first point of contact for our school. This pivotal role combines front-of-house reception duties with high-quality administrative support, ensuring an efficient and positive experience for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
You will manage the reception area, handle calls and enquiries, and play a key role in safeguarding by controlling access to the school. Alongside this, you will provide a responsive administrative service, supporting communication, maintaining records, coordinating bookings and assisting with day-to-day school operations.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong commitment to customer service, and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment. A proactive approach, attention to detail and an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities are essential.
In return, you will join a supportive team and play an important role in contributing to a welcoming, efficient and professional school environment.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Crosshill School
We are a diverse, happy community where students learn and develop in a nurturing and safe environment.We have a shared vision of “prepare and flourish” and we strive to ensure that all our students achieve their potential, regardless of their starting points.We are ambitious for all of our and are totally committed to overcoming any barriers to learning with which they may face.We are driven to ensure that our students develop into young adults who live settled, fulfilled and happy lives.
We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff
We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.
We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.
Please contactCrosshill Schoolon01254 667 713or by emailinginfo@crosshill.blackburn.sch.ukto arrangea visit.
Our Employee Benefits
At Oak Learning Partnership,you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
- Networking opportunities across our trust
- Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme –emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
Application
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
For further information about the role please contact Crosshill School on
01254 667 713or by emailinginfo@crosshill.blackburn.sch.uk
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Oak Learning Partnership
Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.
‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to DBS Enhanced Clearance. This check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Crosshill Special School
- School type
- Academies, ages 5 to 18
- School size
- 175 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Crosshill Special School website
- Email address
- info@crosshill.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 667 713
Crosshill School is an outward looking, inclusive and successful school for children with special educational needs. It makes up part of Champion Education Trust, a multi academy trust that was formed in October 2019.
Our mission is to improve the life chances of all of our young people within our supportive family of schools, providing opportunities to allow young people to achieve beyond expectation, regardless of background, need or prior attainment.
We are determined and passionate to ensure that all of our staff are supported and trained to make a first class provision for all of our young people. Our leaders are encouraged and supported to work at local, regional and national levels to enable our Trust to keep abreast of the most current thinking and research in our profession.
Champion Education Trust has four key values that embody our ethos:
Family and community; a sense of belonging and contribution
Respect and celebration of differences
Partnerships and working as a team
Ambition and striving to do your best
Arranging a visit to Crosshill Special School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@crosshill.blackburn.sch.uk.
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