Receptionist and Administrative Assistant (Oakwood Primary Academy)

Hours of work: 37.5 Hours

Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.

(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Fixed term for: 12 Months or more

Closing date: Sunday 28 June 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Oakwood Primary Academy

Magnolia Drive

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN22 0SS

Phone: 01323 501251

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.oakwoodprimaryacademy.org

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Oakwood Primary Academy is looking to recruit a committed Receptionist and Administrative Assistant on a fixed term, term-time only basis to support our school community.

This is a varied and rewarding role. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and pupils, providing a warm and professional welcome while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have experience working in an administrative or reception role, ideally within a school or similar environment
• you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• you are highly organised, with strong attention to details and the ability to manage competing priorities
• you are proactive, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• you are committed to supporting the safeguarding, wellbeing and success of all pupils

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of ‘Knowledge, Equality, Determination and Achievement’ at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on [email protected] or 01323 501251.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly follow this link to apply: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-AAT-0285.

Safeguarding Information

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.