19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    2 November 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    14 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£26,427.00 - £27,709.00 Annually (FTE) The salary for this post is APT&C points 5 -8 plus London Fringe. Full time figures are £26,427pa - £27,709pa + £1079pa, paid pro-rata and based on experience. The actual pro-rata salary range is £14,661pa - £15,372pa + £598pa.

Afternoon Receptionist job summary

Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills?

Can you work accurately and calmly under pressure whilst maintaining high standards?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated person to work on the school reception desk. This is a busy and varied role and we are looking for someone with a professional and friendly manner.

What we are looking for:

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Outstanding communication skills with the ability to liaise with staff, students and visitors
  • Confident telephone manner
  • Attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Administration experience
  • Flexibility and a ‘can-do’ approach to meet changing needs and priorities

Why choose our school?

  • We offer support and training based on individual needs
  • Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by
  • Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery
  • Free gym membership to all employees across the Bushey St James Trust
  • Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters
  • Eye Care Voucher Scheme
  • Bike 2 work scheme

The post is for 24 hours per week (excluding unpaid breaks), 12.30pm - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 4:30pm on Friday with 30 minutes unpaid break. This post is term-time + 1 week to include 5 INSET days. Some additional hours will need to be worked during the school summer holiday period for which you will claim overtime. The salary for this post is APT&C points 5 -8 plus London Fringe. Full time figures are £26,427pa - £27,709pa + £1079pa, paid pro-rata and based on experience. The actual pro-rata salary range is £14,661pa - £15,372pa + £598pa.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Rosie Dean, HR and Recruitment Administrator on 020 8955 8833.

To apply for this post please send in a completed application form along with a covering letter, addressed to Mr J Turner, Executive Principal. Your completed application form and letter should be returned to Sheniece Fyffe, HR Manager by post or by email to: recruitment@busheymeads.org.uk by the deadline. Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date for applications: Monday 2nd November 2026 (9am)

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are advised

Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pe-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Bushey Meads School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1200 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School location

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