Receptionist/Administrator

Oastlers School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7RH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 April 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: £25,989.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Band 6, SCP 6 to SCP 11 (actual salary £22,350 - £24,652 per annum)

Receptionist/Administrator job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist/Administrator at Oastlers School.

We’re looking for a warm, organised and professional Receptionist / Administrator who can be the welcoming heart of our school and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. The successful candidate will assist in the provision of high quality, professional, flexible, proficient and constructive clerical, administration, financial support and reception service to the school.

🏫About our School

Oastlers School is a Trauma Informed UK School, supporting children and young people with SEMH needs to move towards positive emotional and relational health — so that learning, and lives, can flourish.

If you’re looking for a role where every interaction matters and your work truly makes a difference, this could be the role for you.

You will be joining a supportive team, working alongside colleagues who care about one another and our pupils. Additionally, you will be working in a role where your contribution is truly valued, your presence and warmth will make a real difference every single day.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at Oastlers School - Home.

The successful candidate will:

• Support an Administrative Team in the delivery of admin support and services to staff, students and parents
• Maintain critical school records and databases, ensuring confidentiality is maintained where necessary, but meeting the School's statutory responsibilities, including to external organisations such as the DfE
• Be confident in solving complex problems and working with colleagues from across a range of roles
• Provide a high-level administrative service, including undertaking tasks such as word processing, reception duties and managing visitors
• Represent the values of Oastlers School and Exceed Academies Trust in every interaction
• Create a calm, reassuring presence in a busy, dynamic school environment

We can offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting. In order to do so, please contact Lyndsey Brown on 01274 307456 to make the necessary arrangements.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.

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 Oastlers School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oastlers School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oastlers-school-bradford

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