Post: Red House Academy
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: SCP 4-5, FTE salary £26,016.00 - £26,427.00, pro rata salary £24,164.36 - £24,546.11
Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment
Working Type: Full Time [37 hours / 41 weeks] (48.299 paid weeks)
Base: Red House Academy, Rutherglen Road, Sunderland, SR5 5LN
Please note:the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Red House Academy are seeking to appoint an experienced Receptionist to work within a busy school enviornment. As the primary point of contact for our secondary academy, you will deliver a professional, friendly, and efficient reception service while providing essential administrative support to the academy and senior leadership team. You will be responsible for greeting visitors, ensuring signing-in procedures are followed, issuing lanyards to maintain safeguarding protocols and managing incoming calls effectively.
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Inspire.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- High quality continuous professional development
- Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/203518?aisId=12&rmId=3361
For more information, please contact Francesca Stoddart, Business Services Assistant, at f.stoddart@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Midday, Sunday 1st November 2026.
Receptionist in Sunderland employer: Northern Education Trust
Freebrough Academy, as part of Northern Education Trust, is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a focus on employee growth and development, staff are encouraged to enhance their skills while contributing to a nurturing educational environment in the beautiful coastal town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea. The academy offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the community.
