Receptionist and Administrator
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1SN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f5f8bc0b-6985-4f11-9742-b6f5d6b9ae65 |
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.