Receptionist and Administrator

Sheffield Park Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1SN

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Working hours are 07:30 -16:30, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,203 gross per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.
• Proactive and the ability to use own initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in reception and/or administrative work in a very busy work environment.
• Keen on attention to detail, has high standards and takes pride in their work.
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all members of the school community.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary. We pay an average of 5% above national scales, the best rates of pay in the sector.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• Eight extra INSET days for planning.
• At least one personal leave day a year.
• Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

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

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Briefing Pack for Applicants - Receptionist and Administrator.pdf - 353 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sheffield Park Academy

• School type: Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sheffield Park Academy website
• Email address: hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sheffield-park-academy

Sheffield Park Academy is an 11-19 school and is part of the United Learning group. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost

Arranging a visit to Sheffield Park Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk.

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