At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage reception, support attendance, and provide administrative assistance.
- Company: The Suthers School, a values-driven and ambitious educational institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, employee perks, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy professional growth opportunities in a positive and collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Join a community-focused school and make a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting others.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Location: The Suthers School
Contract: Fixed term until 21st December 2028, full time, term time only
Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026 at 9am
About us
Guided by our ‘Work Hard, Be Kind’ ethos, we are a welcoming, ambitious and values-driven school where academic excellence sits alongside character education, ensuring students are supported to achieve highly, develop positive values and become well-rounded young people. Our transition programme receives consistently positive feedback from feeder primary schools, helping students and families feel supported from their very first interaction with us, while our extensive and highly popular enrichment programme provides a wealth of opportunities for students to discover new interests, develop their talents and build character beyond the classroom.
The confidence that staff & parents place in The Suthers School is clear, with more than 85% of both groups saying they would recommend the school to others and would be happy for their own children to attend, reflecting the strong relationships and sense of community that underpin our success. We are equally committed to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive professionally and personally. Through investment in staff wellbeing and workload reduction, a collaborative Continuing Professional Learning programme, opportunities to contribute to curriculum innovation and leadership development through Nova Education Trust, we support staff at every stage of their career. Strong staff retention and a growing staff team reflect the positive culture we have built, where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference.
About the role
The Receptionist/Admin Assistant role is central to the smooth day-to-day running of the school. Responsibilities include:
- Managing reception and enquiries
- Supporting attendance administration, coordinating school communications and bookings
- Providing general administrative support assisting with student services
- Providing general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others
The Suthers School is part of Nova Education Trust, a growing family of academies united by shared values, high aspirations and a commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for children and young people. The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with DfE requirements. All colleagues have access to ‘Nova Perks’, an employee benefits system bringing a range of fantastic benefits including salary sacrifice schemes, health cash plan, and instant discounts.
Receptionist/Admin Assistant employer: Nova Education Trust
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