Administrative Assistant & Receptionist

Evelina Hospital School, London, SE1 7EH

13 days remaining to apply

Start date details
October 2025
Closing date
30 September 2025 at 8am
Date listed
17 September 2025

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: Term Time Only plus 5 inset days (39 weeks) / Permanent, 35.5 hours per week.
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Salary for term-time working £24,694 to £27,445 (£28,977 - £32,205 Full Time Equivalent)
Pay scale: Hay 5 SCP 6-13 Actual pro-rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking appoint a well-organised and committed Administrative Assistant and Receptionist to work as part of the office team, responsible for a range of administrative and reception tasks.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent administrative and IT skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to work under pressure, handle interruptions, and work independently with initiative

• High level of confidentiality and discretion

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A diverse and supportive whole school team, each with their skills and strengths

• Outstanding CPD programme

• Wellbeing benefits including an employee assistance programme offering helpline and additional

support with legal, financial advice and counselling

• Great transport links in the heart of Westminster

• Unique and rewarding work in an outstanding school

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Visits are welcome by appointment. For further information and our privacy notices, please refer to the school website www.evelina.southwark.sch.uk

Interested applicants must complete the school application form and submit by e-mail to recruitment@evelina.southwark.sch.uk at the earliest possible time. The review of applications will begin as soon as applications are received. The school reserves the right to appoint before the stated application closing date should we find the suitable candidate. CVs will not be accepted.

Evelina Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate vetting and barring checks, as described in the current DfE Guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education” Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, pass a health check, proof to the right to work in the UK and have at least two supportive references, including one from the most recent employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Evelina Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.