Receptionist/Admin Assistant

Springfield Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £14,269.00 - £14,495.00 Annually (Actual) NJC L2 pt 4 - 5

Receptionist/Admin Assistant job summary

RECEPTIONIST/ADMIN ASSISTANT

25 hours per week, term time only (plus 5 training days)

Monday to Friday 8.00am - 1:00pm

1 year fixed term contract

Salary scale: L2 Points 4 - 5 £14,269 - £14,495 actual salary

We have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and motivated individual to join our friendly school as Receptionist/Admin Assistant. The role is to provide a range of administrative duties to ensure that a comprehensive support service is provided to the school.

This is a key post within the school which requires dedication and a highly efficient and responsible approach providing support and guidance to the leaders within the school on a range of administrative functions. If you feel you have the appropriate skill set to undertake this role and are keen to develop your career in an educational setting we would love to hear from you.

Applicants for these public-facing posts will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

If you have unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CV's.

For further information, please contact Becky Cave, HR Lead, hr@springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development/promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 9.00am on Friday 18th September 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 21st September 2026.

website: www.springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk

twitter: @springfieldbeds

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.

About Springfield Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 365 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Springfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springfield-primary-school-mk42-7lj

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