At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our Conference Centre and provide essential admin support.
- Company: Join the Outwood Institute of Education, dedicated to developing future educators.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Temporary role with potential for growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Strong communication and organisational skills are a must.
The predicted salary is between 20802 - 21129 £ per year.
The Outwood Institute of Education (OIE) is recruiting a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to be based at our Conference Centre at Outwood Academy Adwick, Doncaster. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a professional and efficient reception service as well as administrative support under the direction of the OIE Manager.
Professionalism and excellent organisational and communication skills will be essential, as the Receptionist and Administrative Assistant will be the first point of contact for the Conference Centre. Normal working hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8:00am - 3:30pm (on Fridays).
Benefits include:
- Coordinating a programme of professional development equipping staff with the skills and knowledge needed to excel and prepare them for the next stage in their career.
- Helping develop a pipeline of future educators, from the DfE-funded Teaching Internship to partnerships with local and national Initial Teacher Training providers.
- Coordinating school improvement activity within the Family of Schools and externally as part of sector-wide school-to-school support.
- Continually fostering an extensive range of partnerships so that pupils and staff are afforded a broad programme of opportunities from international travel to high quality CPD.
- Leading the Trust's Community & Family strategy; supporting the work of schools in serving their wider communities.
- Strengthening the critical oversight of schools through supporting the work of school governance.
To find out more about the role, please contact Steph Wattam, OIE Manager at S.Wattam@outwood.com or 01302 720787.
Closing date: Thursday 9 July 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026
Contact Details:
Outwood Grange Academies Trust Recruitment Team
