Receptionist Employer The Russett Learning Trust Reference SS

Receptionist/Administrator

Salary: Grade 3 SCPFTE Pay Award Pending

Actual Salary: 18395 - 18685 Pay Award Pending

Working hours: 32.5 hours per week working 39 weeks a year

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

We are looking for a friendly organised and proactive Reception / Admin Assistant to join us.

The role will include:

• Being the first point of contact at our school reception greeting visitors and handling calls with professionalism and care.
• Supporting with a range of administrative tasks such as maintaining records managing correspondence and assisting with general office duties.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the wider needs of the school community.
• Ensuring safeguarding confidentiality and compliance are upheld at all times.

If you are approachable highly organised and thrive in a busy and varied role we would love to hear from you.

Our pupils would like someone who is:

Funny happy caring keeps us safe and helps us to learn!

We value. Community Resilience Wellbeing Respect Empowerment

At the Russett School we seek to prepare our learners for life through prioritising skills required to meet their full potential. Through our specialist curriculum our children and young people are empowered through a strong emphasis on the development of individual communication strategies and life skills. Our Russett team provide enriching and safe environments where our pupils are encouraged to develop independence whilst promoting well-being for a happy and fulfilled future.

The Russett School is a specialist setting registered for pupils aged 2 to 19 years whose primary need is associated with having a Severe Learning Difficulty (also known as SLD) and/or Complex Learning Needs. We are also part of Shaw Education Trust.

Our curriculum is bespoke. This means that it has been carefully designed specifically for learners who have SLD. It has been written to meet the varying needs of pupils who first and foremost have a severe impairment in relation to their cognitive function and or learning ability.

The Russett School also supports pupils who may have further needs in addition to their severe learning difficulty. For example some of our pupils have severe communication and interaction needs.

Pupils at Russett undertake learning activities within classes in mixed ability groups of around 11 pupils with peers similar in age.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying skills and experience for this position.

Join Shaw Education Trust Support Teach Lead Make the Remarkable Happen

At Shaw Education Trust we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether youre supporting behind the scenes inspiring in the classroom or leading with vision youll be part of something extraordinary.

We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary Secondary and Special Schools proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Sponsored by the charity Shaw Trust our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young personwhatever their background ability or starting point.

Our people are our greatest asset and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training apprenticeships talent acceleration and research opportunities we empower our staff to thrive as skilled confident professionals and we champion wellbeing value every voice and create a culture where you feel supported motivated and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serveour precious cargo. We are proud to exactly like nothing else and bridge the gap between education and the wider world preparing every student for further education employment or training in inclusive environments where integrity equality and opportunity thrive.

If you have the heart passion and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise we would love you to join our incredible team.

Support. Teach. Lead. Belong. Thrive.
Together lets make the remarkable happen.

Our Special Schools are dedicated to supporting children and young people with a broad spectrum of Special Educational Needsand Disabilities.

From those with profound medical conditions and life-limiting illnesses to individuals with severe moderate or sensory needs and those experiencing social emotional or mental health challenges our settings are designed to provide the care understanding and expertise each young person needs to thrive.

Whether youre a teacher teaching assistant healthcare professional or part of our facilities administration or operations teams you will find a welcoming family-like environment where every role is valued.

At the heart of each school is a shared commitment to putting children young people and their families first.

Each pupil receives a personalised education and learns in small groups or classes supported by dedicated staff who tailor their approach to meet individual needs.

Working in our Special Schools is more than a job; its an opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that empowers children and young people to live their best life and build a bright future.

The difference you make will be life-changing not only for them but for their families too.

Please visit our Careers site for more information on The Russett School on click the QR Code to see all vacancies with The Russett School

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching) Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so were committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from:Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trusts Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Safer Recruitment & Equal Opportunities Statement

The Russett School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy position is subject to robust vetting procedures including an online search for all shortlisted candidates in line with our Trusts commitment to safer recruitment.

An enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) formerly known as the CRB is required. You will be asked to disclose all relevant unspent and where applicable unfiltered spent reprimands formal warnings cautions and convictions.

Shaw Education Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are fully committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes promote equality diversity and inclusion at every stage.

In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted.

Application deadline: 9.00am 6^th October 2025

Interview date: 9^th October 2025

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on-going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified therefore we encourage early applications.

Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

For further information regarding this role please contact .