Receptionist/Administrator

Job role:

Sheffield Springs Academy is seeking to appoint a Receptionist/Administrator to join their established team. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 secondary school serving the Park, Manor and Castle wards of Sheffield. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.

Our mission is to provide a world class education, so students have the choice to attend a top university or a real alternative. Our mission is underpinned by our shared values of ambition, determination and respect which drive our thinking and behaviours. Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged the academy ‘Good’. High expectations of behaviour and learning are established resulting in a calm and purposeful environment.

The successful post holder will have a key position providing a professional and welcoming front of house service for our busy school reception. The working hours for this post are 07:45am to 15:45pm Monday to Friday during term time (39 weeks). You will also be required to work 20 days during school holidays, 15 of which are to be worked during the summer holidays. Please note the working hours and contracted weeks are not negotiable.

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 administrative work in a 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.

What we can offer you:

• Excellent facilities and resources.
• A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Caring, dedicated and friendly students.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• Excellent employee benefits which include an excellent pension scheme.

Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted (June 2019) this is a fantastic opportunity to join an academy making year on year progress under current leadership. In turn, we are looking for a candidate committed to playing a part in transforming the lives of our young people.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete our online application form, CVs are not accepted. If you have any queries regarding this role please email The closing date for this post is 09:00 Friday 14 April 2023. Interviews will take place soon after. Applicants are encouraged to visit the academy before applying, to arrange a visit please contact

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.