Receptionist/Admin Assistant at Sherburn High School

Sherburn High School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

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Employee benefits portal access

Employee Assistance helpline

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Sherburn High School is seeking a capable Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our busy school office. The role includes reception service, MIS usage, word processing and spreadsheet work, plus general clerical duties.

This is a permanent term-time contract at 30 hours per week, starting October 2026. DBS checks and references will be obtained prior to appointment, and interviews will be held after the closing date.

Qualifications

• Capable and efficient administrator to join our busy office.
• Experience with MIS and basic office tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate reception and handle telephone enquiries.
• Carry out post duties, filing, scanning, emailing and photocopying.
• Word processing and spreadsheet work as required.
• General administration to support school operations.

Skills

MIS system

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Reception duties

Telephone enquiries

Filing

Photocopying

Job description

About this Role

Receptionist/Admin Assistant

Grade CD Scale Point 3-6 (£17,428 - £18,267)

Vacancy Hours: 30 Hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent Term Time Only including training days

Start Date: October 2026

We are looking for a capable and efficient administrator to join our busy but friendly school office.

The role also includes using the schools MIS system, word processing and spreadsheet work, as well as general office/school administration and clerical duties including reception service, telephone enquiries, post duties, filing, scanning, emailing and photocopying.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 7th September 2026

Interviews will be held: Monday 14th September 2026

Enhanced DBS clearances and references will be obtained prior to appointment. We conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates.

Sherburn High School is a friendly, top performing and innovative school set in an attractive position in the North Yorkshire rural village of Sherburn in Elmet, which is only 10 minutes from the A1(M) hence making it easily and quickly accessible from Leeds, York, Doncaster, Bradford, Pontefract and the surrounding areas.

Sherburn High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We welcome applications from all sections of the community; we appoint on merit.

Sherburn High school is part of The Yorkshire Learning Trust.

Age range 11-18 mixed comprehensive with Sixth Form Current NOR 908

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A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT), the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.

At YLT we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website for access to our recruitment policies.