Receptionist/Administrator
Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PU29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
20 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 January 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
- £20,117.00 Annually (Actual)
Receptionist/Administrator job summary
We are looking for a friendly, flexible and enthusiastic Receptionist/Admin Assistant to undertake daily attendance monitoring and general administrative duties at our Warren Wood School in Gainsborough.
Reception is the first point of contact for visitors and parents and carers at the school and this is an integral role critical to smooth operation. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail in addition to a willingness to provide an outstanding service.
We are a very busy school and our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a school environment.
You will also be required to relate to children and young people with additional needs whilst sharing our vision. Our Trust demonstrates a caring supportive ethos underpinned by a values led approach designed to inspire students to enjoy learning and reach their potential.
ICT experience is essential but specific training will be given for Specialist school software. Experience of working with young people would be an advantage. We are looking to appoint a dynamic self-motivated administrator.
The successful candidate will:
Have great communication skills and a positive can-do approach.
Be confident in providing a professional, welcoming, efficient service.
Enjoy working in a busy office and reception area.
Be able to work flexibly under pressure.
Use their initiative and prioritise their workload.
Have strong administration skills and a willingness to learn.
In return we offer:
A supportive and encouraging staff team
The opportunity to access a wide range of CPD opportunities
A school which understands the importance of staff well-being
Access to Perkbox benefits package
35 hours per week
39 working weeks per year - term time plus one week
INSPIRE Connected Communities Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and safeguarding checks.
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 Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- School size
- 118 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy website
Warren Wood is a specialist school which forms part of INSPIRE Connected Communities Trust
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