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Job Reference # EDV/2025/OMA/20621 | Location Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7DF | Contract Type Term Time Only | Contract Term Full-Time | Salary £21,328.00 - £22,006.00 Annually (Actual)
Closing Date 9:00am, 5th Jan 2026 | Start Date February 2024 | Positions Available 1 | Interview Date(s) Week commencing 05/01/2026
About this Role
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more. Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional and highly organised Administrator / Receptionist to join our Admin team. With excellent communication skills and an approachable manner, you will be the first point of contact for administering First Aid for our students and you must be able to prioritise and multitask whilst working in a fast‑paced environment.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (4:00pm on Friday)
You should have at least a GCSE in English and Maths at a grade C or above (or equivalent) and be willing to undertake First Aid training as this postholder will be our primary First Aider.
About Ormiston Meridian Academy
Ormiston Meridian Academy is a thriving Secondary Academy serving the south of the city, serving 11‑16 year‑old students. Our ambition statement is Shaping Lives, Building Ambition and Igniting Futures and every decision we make and action we take is to ensure our students excel as young adults. Alongside our lessons, we provide a rich and diverse co‑curricular programme that develops character and inspires our students. We all work together to instil a strong sense of belonging for all, which enables students to succeed and become active members of the community as they move into adulthood.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach; they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
* The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
* Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children, a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be for the pupils we are proud to serve
* Being part of a team and community where you belong, receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well‑resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
* A supportive environment to grow your career, an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Contact Details
Mrs D Kirkham
01782 377100
Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7DF
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the ROA and Exceptions Order 1975 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
All of our academy policies can be found here: policies.
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