Receptionist Administrator

Post: Receptionist Administrator

Location: Handsworth Grange Community Sports College

Pay scale: Grade 3, Point 5 to 6; £25,583 to £25,989 per annum

Annual Salary: £22,004-£22,354 (under 5 years of service)

Contract: Permanent - 37 hours X 39 Working Weeks

Start date: 1 September 2026

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is a popular 11-16 comprehensive school located in the Southeast of Sheffield. We are above average nationally for pupil progress. We have been nationally recognised for our work with Pupil Premium. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We are the founding school within the Minerva Multi Academy Trust. We strongly believe in work life balance, and we work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.

We are seeking to appoint a Receptionist Administrator on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for welcoming all visitors and dealing with enquiries, in person, via the telephone and e-mail. Experience of working in a busy reception/office environment is essential. You will be the face of our school providing a professional service to staff, families and their children. We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team to ensure the highest delivery of service. The successful candidate will join an exceptional team of support and administration staff. Teamwork and the community are at the heart of what we do.

If you have the passion to be a key part of the administration team, are able to positively contribute to our ethos and have the drive to make a difference for our school, we would like to hear from you. Candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion about the role with Mrs Linsey Clarke Business Support Manager lclarke@handsworth-mlt.co.uk

The closing date is Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 9.00am and interviews take place on Wednesday 8 July 2026.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.

The application form and information pack is available on the school website Handsworth Grange Please ensure that you do not fill in a Sheffield City Council application form in respect of this vacancy, ONLY MINERVA LEARNING TRUST APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please provide telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is a popular 11-16 comprehensive school located in the Southeast of Sheffield. We are above average nationally for pupil progress. We have been nationally recognised for our work with Pupil Premium. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We are the founding school within the Minerva Multi Academy Trust. We strongly believe in work life balance, and we work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.

We are seeking to appoint a Receptionist Administrator on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for welcoming all visitors and dealing with enquiries, in person, via the telephone and e-mail. Experience of working in a busy reception/office environment is essential. You will be the face of our school providing a professional service to staff, families and their children. We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team to ensure the highest delivery of service. The successful candidate will join an exceptional team of support and administration staff. Teamwork and the community are at the heart of what we do.

If you have the passion to be a key part of the administration team, are able to positively contribute to our ethos and have the drive to make a difference for our school, we would like to hear from you. Candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion about the role with Mrs Linsey Clarke Business Support Manager lclarke@handsworth-mlt.co.uk