Receptionist/Admin Officer

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Oasis Academy Parkwood is seeking a committed Receptionist & Admin Officer to join our friendly team. This front‑of‑house role combines high‑quality administrative support with duties to improve attendance across the school.

You will be the first point of contact for students, families and visitors, ensuring a welcoming, professional reception and accurate attendance records. This role reports to the Operations Manager and Attendance Lead.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence using IT systems including Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work calmly, professionally and confidentially.
• Someone who enjoys working with families, children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Managing reception, answering calls and supporting day‑to‑day admin
• Accurately recording attendance, lates and first‑day calls
• Working with staff to ensure registers are completed correctly
• Producing attendance reports, letters and legal documentation
• Liaising with families, external agencies and the Local Authority

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Team player

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Oasis Academy Parkwood is looking for a committed and organised Receptionist & Admin Officer to join our friendly team and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our academy. This is an important front‑of‑house position that combines high‑quality administrative support with responsibility for helping us improve and maintain excellent attendance across the school.

As the first point of contact for students, families and visitors, you will ensure our reception is welcoming, professional and efficient. You will also work closely with our Operations Manager, Attendance Lead and pastoral teams to maintain accurate attendance records, communicate with families, and support children where attendance barriers exist.

What you'll be doing

• Managing reception, answering calls and supporting day‑to‑day admin
• Accurately recording attendance, lates and first‑day calls
• Working with staff to ensure registers are completed correctly
• Producing attendance reports, letters and legal documentation
• Liaising with families, external agencies and the Local Authority

What we're looking for

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confidence using IT systems including Outlook and Excel
• Ability to work calmly, professionally and confidentially
• Someone who enjoys working with families, children and staff
• A team player who embodies the Oasis ethos and values

Why join Oasis Academy Parkwood?

You'll be part of a supportive, values‑driven community committed to providing exceptional education at the heart of our local area. We offer a welcoming environment, opportunities for professional development, and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you're organised, friendly and passionate about helping children succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours: Term‑time only, 32.5 hours per week

Salary: SCP 4-8 (£25,185-£26,824 FTE)

Safeguarding Statement:

Oasis Academy Parkwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.