Receptionist/Administrator

Ormiston Sudbury Academy; East Ham; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Ormiston Sudbury Academy is seeking a part-time Receptionist/Administrator to be the first point of contact for the academy community, supporting visitors, managing post, and assisting with exams, events and daily office tasks.

The role is up to 26 hours per week, term time plus training days, with Friday cover 8.00am–4.00pm and additional days negotiable. The ideal candidate is welcoming, professional and highly organised.

Qualifications

• Welcoming, professional and highly organised; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confidence using IT and office systems; commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Flexible, adaptable team player ready for term-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate a reception service and be the first point of contact for academy community.
• Manage visitors, post and general enquiries to promote a professional image.
• Support exams, events, trips, career administration and medical needs as required.

Job description

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more. Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are looking for an organised and friendly Receptionist/Administrator to join our brilliant support team and be the first point of contact for our academy community.

As part of the team, you would operate a reception service that promotes a professional and positive image of the school, ensure exceptional communication with parents, carers and other key stakeholders, and support the smooth running of the academy through a variety of administrative tasks - from managing visitors and post to supporting exams, events, trips, careers administration and medical needs.

This is a part-time role of up to 26 hours per week, term time plus training days. Reception cover on Fridays, 8.00am - 4.00pm (including a 30-minute break), is required; further hours are negotiable, on Mondays plus two further days to be agreed, 8.40am - 3.10pm (with a 20-minute break).

We are looking for someone who is welcoming, professional and highly organised. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, confidence using IT and office systems, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding. You need to be flexible, adaptable and a team player to succeed in this role.

About the Academy

At Ormiston Sudbury Academy, we are passionate about the education, care and development of young people. First and foremost, we support and challenge our students to find and fulfil their academic potential. We want every student to leave with the best set of qualifications they can attain. Pastoral care is a great strength of the school and the values of kindness and respect that staff model is instilled in the students.

Our academy is a caring environment in which students and staff make use of high-quality learning opportunities to develop their maximum academic, moral, social and spiritual potential. We are committed to developing equality of opportunity for all. We seek to continually improve and to work not simply harder but more effectively, as individuals and with others.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:

• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Automatic pay progression
• Generous pension and life cover
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through ourbenefitsplatform
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.