Reception Administrator & First Aider

Townsend Church of England School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Monday 2nd November

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 7am

• Date listed

  4 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,396.00 - £28,153.00 Annually (Actual) Fringe Allowance included

Reception Administrator & First Aider job summary

Are you an organised, friendly and professional administrator who enjoys working with young people and their families?

Townsend Church of England School is seeking a Reception Administrator & First Aider to join our dedicated and welcoming administration team. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school community, providing a high-quality front-of-house service while supporting the welfare of students and the smooth running of the school.

As one of the first points of contact for students, parents and visitors, you will play a key role in creating a positive and welcoming environment. Working across both Main Reception and Student Reception Support, you will provide excellent service, administrative support and first aid provision throughout the school day.

This is a full-time role, but part-time will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Welcome and assist students, parents, visitors and external agencies.
• Manage reception enquiries in person, by telephone and by email.
• Support student welfare, including first aid and communication with parents.
• Maintain accurate records and administrative systems.
• Coordinate room bookings and support school events and activities.
• Assist with attendance administration and student services.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure an efficient and professional administrative service.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is highly organised and able to prioritise a busy workload.
• Has previous administrative experience in an office environment.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Can maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Demonstrates a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Has a genuine commitment to supporting young people and safeguarding their welfare.

Why Join Townsend?

At Townsend Church of England School, you will become part of a supportive and dedicated team committed to providing the very best opportunities for young people. We are proud of our inclusive community, strong Christian ethos and commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.

About the School

Townsend Church of England School is a small, inclusive and friendly 11-18 school with approximately 750 students, including a Sixth Form.

• Rated Good by Ofsted and Outstanding in SIAMS
• Located on a beautiful, green site between St Albans and Harpenden
• Serving a diverse and vibrant community across Hertfordshire and beyond

Our ethos is rooted in our Christian vision of “Love Your Neighbour”, which underpins our commitment to kindness, respect and ambition for every student. While we are a Church school, we welcome applications from candidates of all faiths and none.

Led by our Headteacher, Mr Anthony Flack, the school is on an exciting journey to become “the first choice secondary school for all.”

👉 View our School Prospectus

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact: recruitment@townsend.herts.sch.uk

Please submit your application to: Mr Anthony Flack, Headteacher, Townsend CofE School, High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DR, online or via recruitment@townsend.herts.sch.uk

Safeguarding

Townsend CofE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Following the shortlisting stage, and before making a final decision, the school will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search .

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

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

Successful candidates will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Baring (DBS) check and meet the safeguarding requirements consistent with those outlined in the Keeping Children Safe in Education document. Please note that references are always taken up.

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.

About Townsend Church of England School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 746 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Townsend Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/townsend-va-church-of-england

A Church of England Voluntary Aided secondary school.
See Website www.townsend.herts.sch.uk

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