Casual Administrator/Receptionist

Contract: Casual

Hours: As and when required

Salary: Pathway 2, £13.09 per hour

Site: Gladstone Primary Academy

Closing date:  9am on Monday 28^th September

Start date:  Asap

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.  

 Are you someone who brings warmth, professionalism and positivity to every interaction?

Do you have the perseverance to stay calm and organised in a busy environment?

Have the aspiration to make a real difference every day?

If so, Gladstone Primary Academy could be the perfect place for you!

Your role:

As our Casual Administrator/Receptionist, you will be at the heart of academy life. You will welcome visitors, support parents with queries, manage telephone and email communications, maintain pupil records and attendance information, and provide efficient administrative support to staff across the school. You will help ensure our reception and office run smoothly while maintaining high standards of customer service, safeguarding and organisation.

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy building positive relationships, can confidently manage competing priorities, and take pride in providing excellent support to others. We are looking for someone with good literacy and numeracy skills, strong IT competence, and experience working in a fast-paced office environment. You will be a clear communicator who is friendly, professional and approachable, with the ability to work accurately, use your initiative and remain calm under pressure. Experience of working with children, families and external agencies would be an advantage, while school-based experience is welcomed but not essential.

Fluency Duty: As this role involves direct interaction with the public, it is essential that the candidate meets the Fluency Duty requirements as outlined in the Immigration Act 2016. The successful candidate must demonstrate fluency in English to ensure effective communication with our staff, parents and pupils.

Why Join Gladstone Primary Academy?:

This is an opportunity to become part of a vibrant, multicultural academy where every member of staff is valued and every role contributes to pupils' success. You will work alongside dedicated colleagues who share high expectations and a genuine passion for supporting children and families. We actively encourage professional growth, provide opportunities to develop new skills, and foster a culture where ideas are welcomed and achievements are celebrated.

If you are looking for flexible work that offers purpose, variety and the chance to be part of a caring community built on Growth, Perseverance and Aspiration, we would love to hear from you.

Why work for our Trust?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.”   

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.  According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!

Ready to transform lives through education?  Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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