Receptionist/Administrator

Oastlers School; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Oastlers School in Bradford is seeking a warm, organised Receptionist/Administrator to be the welcoming heart of the school. You will provide high-quality clerical, administration and reception services to staff, pupils and parents, helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes.

Join a supportive team, manage visitors, word processing and records with confidentiality, and uphold the school's values within Exceed Academies Trust.

Qualifications

• Provide admin support and reception duties.
• Maintain school records with confidentiality and statutory compliance.
• Demonstrate a calm, professional presence in a busy school.

Responsibilities

• Support the Administrative Team in delivering admin services to staff, students and parents.
• Maintain critical school records and databases, ensuring confidentiality and statutory responsibilities.
• Handle word processing, reception duties and visitor management.
• Represent the values of Oastlers School and Exceed Academies Trust in every interaction.
• Create a calm, reassuring presence in a busy school environment.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist/Administrator at Oastlers School.

We’re looking for a warm, organised and professional Receptionist / Administrator who can be the welcoming heart of our school and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. The successful candidate will assist in the provision of high quality, professional, flexible, proficient and constructive clerical, administration, financial support and reception service to the school.

About our School

Oastlers School is a Trauma Informed UK School, supporting children and young people with SEMH needs to move towards positive emotional and relational health — so that learning, and lives, can flourish.

If you’re looking for a role where every interaction matters and your work truly makes a difference, this could be the role for you.

You will be joining a supportive team, working alongside colleagues who care about one another and our pupils. Additionally, you will be working in a role where your contribution is truly valued, your presence and warmth will make a real difference every single day.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at Oastlers School - Home.

The successful candidate will:

• Support an Administrative Team in the delivery of admin support and services to staff, students and parents
• Maintain critical school records and databases, ensuring confidentiality is maintained where necessary, but meeting the School's statutory responsibilities, including to external organisations such as the DfE
• Be confident in solving complex problems and working with colleagues from across a range of roles
• Provide a high-level administrative service, including undertaking tasks such as word processing, reception duties and managing visitors
• Represent the values of Oastlers School and Exceed Academies Trust in every interaction
• Create a calm, reassuring presence in a busy, dynamic school environment

We can offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.