Receptionist/Administrator
Ormiston Sudbury Academy, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1NW9 days remaining to apply
Closing date
23 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £15,724.00 Annually (Actual) Actual salary based on working 26 hours per week
Receptionist/Administrator job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more. Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We are looking for an organised and friendly Receptionist/Administrator to join our brilliant support team and be the first point of contact for our academy community.
As part of the team, you would operate a reception service that promotes a professional and positive image of the school, ensure exceptional communication with parents, carers and other key stakeholders, and support the smooth running of the academy through a variety of administrative tasks - from managing visitors and post to supporting exams, events, trips, careers administration and medical needs.
This is a part-time role of up to 26 hours per week, term time plus training days. Reception cover on Fridays, 8.00am - 4.00pm (including a 30-minute break), is required; further hours are negotiable, on Mondays plus two further days to be agreed, 8.40am - 3.10pm (with a 20-minute break).
We are looking for someone who is welcoming, professional and highly organised. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, confidence using IT and office systems, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding. You need to be flexible, adaptable and a team player to succeed in this role.
About the Academy
At Ormiston Sudbury Academy, we are passionate about the education, care and development of young people. First and foremost, we support and challenge our students to find and fulfil their academic potential. We want every student to leave with the best set of qualifications they can attain. Pastoral care is a great strength of the school and the values of kindness and respect that staff model is instilled in the students.
Our academy is a caring environment in which students and staff make use of high-quality learning opportunities to develop their maximum academic, moral, social and spiritual potential. We are committed to developing equality of opportunity for all. We seek to continually improve and to work not simply harder but more effectively, as individuals and with others.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:
- A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
- A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension and life cover
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
Full details are included in the job description but if you have any questions about the role, please contact us via email at contact@ormistonsudbury.co.uk or call 01787 375131.
If you would relish the opportunity to work with us in our supportive and stimulating professional environment, then we would welcome your application via the link above. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Please apply before the closing date stated. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
OAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the expectation is that all staff will share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS and barred list check.
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 Ormiston Sudbury Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 710 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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Ormiston Sudbury Academy is based in the market town of Sudbury, which is in the southwest of Suffolk, near the Essex border. It has been part of OAT for over 10 years, joining the trust in September 2012. The school is an 11-18 co-educational academy with just over 700 students. The number of students who are eligible for pupil premium funding is slightly above the national average. Students’ ability on entry is historically lower than the national average and attainment and progress remains a key improvement priority for the school moving forwards. Ormiston Sudbury Academy has a reputation as a caring, community school where students thrive.
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