Current Vacancies

Receptionist / Admin Assistant

Samuel Ryder Academy

 

Grade:                      H3 + Outer Fringe

Contract:                   22.5 hours per week - 8.00am to 4.00pm           

             Monday to Wednesday (Term-time only + INSET)

Actual salary:           £13,600

Start Date:                 May 2026
 

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Samuel Ryder Academy. We are seeking to appoint a friendly and highly organised person to join our school as our main Receptionist for 3 days per week.

This post is varied, extremely busy and relies on the postholder maintaining a calm and professional manner at all times. You will be the first point of contact for our community, welcoming pupils, parents, staff, and other visitors, so exceptional interpersonal skills are an essential prerequisite.

The successful candidate will ideally have worked in a similar administration environment.

A professional dress code is expected.

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time please see our website for further details or contact HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424.

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 13^th April 2026

Interview: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.