Reception and Administrative Assistant
The Hereford Church of England Academy, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7NG9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To be confirmed
Closing date
17 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £13.28 - £13.48 Hourly Actual Salary £22,033
Reception and Administrative Assistant job summary
37 hours per week term time only + 5 PD Days, 44.85 weeks per year
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3 - 4
Pro-rota actual salary £22,033
Start Date: to be confirmed
Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
Join The Hereford Church of England Academy as an administrator, supporting The Academy to operate efficiently and enabling the classroom staff to focus on providing the best possible education for our students.
What are we looking for?
Ideally, we are looking for someone who has some experience in a receptionist/ administration role, preferably in a school environment, but a willingness to learn and work as part of the team are much more important than past experience.
The successful candidate will be well organised, reliable, competent, adaptable and conscientious. They will have good spoken and written English and good ICT skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with secondary aged students, parents, teachers and other professionals.
Applicant will demonstrate that they have plenty of common sense, along with a calm and positive manner. The role offers lots of varied responsibilities so you should be excited that every day is different.
A First Aid at Work Certificate or willingness to train is essential.
Safeguarding and wellbeing of our students underpins everything we do at The Hereford Church of England Academy and the applicant will be expected to support and develop this.
Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
In exchange we will provide:
A busy and enjoyable place to work, where there is a growing team of friendly colleagues that serve an increasing number of students.
The chance to be involved in guiding the life of students aged 11 to 16, on a daily basis, and seeing them flourish.
A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the Trust.
Use of the Academy modern and welcoming facilities (including a gym and onsite car parking).
Excellent professional and career development opportunities with an employer that values education and learning.
A competitive salary.
Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Membership of The Trusts’ Rewards And Employee Assistance Program.
Who are The Hereford Church of England Academy?
Here at the Hereford Church of England Academy we serve the community located to the south of the river Wye in the beautiful city of Hereford. We cater for students aged 11 to 16, striving to provide the best possible education and equip all our students to be well rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society.
We are part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust, which stretches from the foot of Eastnor Castle to the Shropshire Hills, from the Welsh border to the threshold of the Malvern Hills. The Trust is a family of 15 wonderful schools which are spread out across the Diocese of Hereford (Herefordshire, South Shropshire and Worcestershire).
The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the Community.
Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Closing date: Thursday 17th September 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Hereford Church of England Academy and the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level, along with other standard pre-employment checks.
Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Hereford Church of England Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 647 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Here at the Hereford Church of England Academy we serve the community located to the south of the river Wye in the beautiful city of Hereford. We cater for students aged 11 to 16, striving to provide the best possible education and equip all our students to be well rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society.
We are part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi-Academy Trust, which stretches from the foot of Eastnor castle to the Shropshire Hills, from the Welsh border to the threshold of the Malvern Hills. The Trust is a family of 15 wonderful schools which are spread out across the Diocese of Hereford (Herefordshire, South Shropshire and Worcestershire).
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