Overview
Job Title – Receptionist/Adminstrator
Hours: All year round or term time plus training days + 3 weeks
Grade/Salary: Full time equivalent salary - £24,796 - £25,584 (all year round). Salary will be pro-rata’d to reflect term time working.
Location: Wodensborough Ormiston Academy, Hydes Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0DR
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 17th September – 9.00am
Tour: Appointment only
To apply: visit https://oatcareers.co.uk or https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139918/EDV-2025-WOA-05420
About the role
We are looking for an exceptional individual to be the face of WOA in our local community and who will join our experienced and incredibly supportive Business Support team.
We are looking for someone who believes (as we do!) that whatever your starting point in life, this should not dictate your future destination. We want someone who believes in social mobility. Someone so passionate about inclusivity that they can instil, within our pupils, an appreciation for attending and engaging to achieve, no matter what the setting!
This such an important role and it would suit someone who believes in our community and who understands that parent and community engagement is vital to the success of our pupils and school. The successful candidate will possess excellent administrative and customer care skills and will have the knowledge or willingness to learn how to vet all visitors appropriately in relation to Keeping Children Safe in Education government guidance. A core purpose of this role will be to ensure compliance and excellent practice in relation to safeguarding pupils through effective communication at all levels. In addition, the successful candidate will also play a vital role within our team in upholding our academy's excellent reputation and supporting our community.
You will be joining a popular and heavily oversubscribed 11–16 mainstream school with the additional expertise and facilities to include two focused SEND provisions, for young people on the autistic spectrum, and for those who are deaf and hearing impaired (ARC and Deaf Academy). We have also developed a base on site to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Furthermore, our small and bespoke sixth form provision (WOA6) caters for students in Years 12 and 13 who have EHCPs.
We are an outward facing school and work closely with our local community – families, schools, businesses and community groups, with whom we share a common priority - our pupils are front, back and centre of every single decision we make at WOA.
At WOA, we believe that every child has the potential to achieve and we expect nothing but the best for each and every one of our students. Through our curriculum, we aim to provide an excellent education for all our students; an inclusive education which raises aspirations and brings out the best in all of them and prepares them for success in education and later life. Our curriculum is progressive and designed to provide children with the core knowledge they need for success along their learning journey.
We have a team of dedicated, specialist curriculum, SEND and student welfare staff who work together to ensure that the needs of each individual child can be met. Every single member of our team teaches at Wodensborough and this includes the Principal. We passionately believe that good teaching plays one of the most important roles in shaping and creating successful futures for our young people.
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust, a MAT of 43 primary and secondary academies. The Trust’s vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential. OAT support all staff so that they can enhance and develop their professional skills whatever their role within the trust. As part of the Ormiston Academies Trust we can also offer wider benefits including networking opportunities, enhanced CPD and Employee Benefits Package.
We believe that we all have an important part to play in raising standards. We truly believe that what we do in our classrooms changes lives. Why not come in, meet the team and join us on our journey?
Please contact the Academy for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a tour of the site.
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Safeguarding and compliance
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 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. Canvassing any member of staff, or member of the Governing Body, directly or indirectly, is prohibited and will be considered a disqualification.
Canvassing any member of staff, or member of the Governing Body, directly or indirectly, is prohibited and will be considered a disqualification.
Role expectations
Safeguarding responsibilities
It is the responsibility of all staff to recognise, respond and reflect in relation to all safeguarding disclosures/concerns in collaboration with the DSL/safeguarding team by operating within the guidelines of KCSIE and associated policies/guidance documents.
All academy staff will ensure that they facilitate a whole school approach to safeguarding which means ensuring safeguarding and child protection are at the forefront and underpin all aspects of academy life.
• The Postholder will have contact with children.
• The Postholder will be in regulated activity.
Compulsary declaration of any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs. The academy’s policy requires all applicants to disclose convictions or cautions not protected as defined by the Ministry of Justice. This describes a broader disclosure obligation under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act exemptions.
The offer of employment by the selection panel and acceptance by the candidate is binding on both parties; subject to pre-employment clearances.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please forward your application via the following link – https:oatcareers.co.uk
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