Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

THE SOVEREIGN TRUST
CHATSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Off Vicarage Road
Partington Lane
Swinton
M27 0WA

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Start Date As soon as possible
Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027
Band 3, SCP 6-11, £25,989.00 - £28,141.00 (pro rata for term time only)
36 hours per week, Monday-Friday, Term Time only + 5 training days.
Pension: Local government pension scheme including a generous employer contribution. Please take a look at the website: https://www.gmpf.org.uk/
Benefits: Salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing bikes used for travel to work, through monthly interest free salary deductions. Employee Assistance Programme provides access to a range of wellbeing services.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Administration Assistant/Receptionist to join our hard-working, successful, and forward-thinking team.

The role will be primarily reception-based, supporting the shared site of Chatsworth High School and Community College and Chatsworth Futures Specialist College, acting as a key point of contact for both settings.

Part of the Sovereign Trust, Chatsworth High School and Community College is an Outstanding special school for pupils aged 11 19 years located in Eccles, which serves children and young people with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties and autism, who live in the area.

The ideal candidate will have excellent people skills and provide a professional and friendly service to staff, pupils, parents and visitors within the school.

We can offer the successful candidate:
A welcoming and inclusive school community
Children who make excellent progress and love coming to school
A staff team who are deeply committed to our pupils
Bespoke continuous professional development for staff

We are strongly committed to offering our children an excellent education in partnership with their families and local communities. If you are flexible, energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs to be the best they can be, we would like to hear from you.

We encourage you to view our website for greater insight into our school: https://www.chatsworthacademy.co.uk/

The successful applicant will:
Be motivated by our core values
Have a passion for supporting our children
Have a good understanding of SEND together with the learning needs of children
Have high expectations and the ability to ensure good learning and progress for all children
Have a strong commitment to teamwork

How to apply
Are we the right school for you?
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, you should complete the attached application form. Please note that only applications on the Trust’s application form will be considered. Candidates who submit a CV will not be short-listed.

Completed applications are to be returned to hr@thesovereigntrust.uk to arrive by 9:00am on Monday 1 June 2026.

Closing date for receipt of applications - Monday 1 June 2026 by 9:00 am
Interviews for successful candidates will be held at Chatsworth High School and Community College - Swinton Site - Wednesday 10 June 2026