JOB NEWS: Durham Sixth Form Centre is hiring a Student Receptionist and Pastoral Administrator in Durham on a Full-time basis.
Job Title
• Student Receptionist and Pastoral Administrator
Employer
• Durham Sixth Form Centre
Location
• Durham
Salary
• Grade 4 SCP 5–8
• £23,123 – £24,244 per year
Contract Details
• Permanent position
• Term-time plus 10 additional days
• Full-time role
Vacancy Information
• Vacancy ID: 298502
• Job Category: Schools – Support
• Advert Start Date: 22 June 2026
• Closing Date: 9:00am on Friday 3 July 2026
About The Role
• Act as the welcoming face of the Student Reception area.
• Ensure students receive excellent support and guidance throughout their time at the Centre.
• Provide professional administrative and clerical support to the pastoral team.
• Support the day-to-day running of the sixth form.
• Assist with communication between students, staff and families.
• Manage information with professionalism, confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Work flexibly across the site to support the wider needs of the Centre.
• Help maintain a positive, organised and inclusive learning environment.
What Makes This Role Exciting?
• Opportunity to be at the heart of student support services.
• Key role in helping students during two important years of their education.
• Join an Outstanding Ofsted-rated sixth form.
• Work within a nationally recognised and oversubscribed educational setting.
• Contribute to a centre where academic results are significantly above national averages.
• Be part of a supportive and high-achieving staff team.
Candidate Requirements
• Calm, organised and professional approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong administrative and IT skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confidence when dealing with students, staff, families and visitors.
• Positive, approachable and flexible attitude.
• Commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and student success.
• Passion for supporting young people.
• Belief in the importance of outstanding staff delivering outstanding education.
Why Join Durham Sixth Form Centre?
• Investors in People Platinum organisation.
• Employer of the Year 2025.
• High-performing sixth form with excellent student outcomes.
• Ambitious and supportive working environment.
• Personalised Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
• Leadership coaching and development programmes.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Centrally located in Durham City.
• Approximately 20 minutes from Sunderland.
• Approximately 30 minutes from Newcastle.
Safeguarding
• Durham Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
How To Apply
• Submit a completed Application Form.
• Submit a Letter of Application of no more than 1,000 words.
• Application documents can be downloaded from the Durham Sixth Form Centre vacancies page.
• Ensure both documents are submitted before the closing deadline.
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