Receptionist/Admin Assistant

The Burgate School and Sixth Form, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EZ

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March 2026

• Closing date

  11 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  4 February 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: £22,237.00 - £22,237.00 Annually (Actual)

Receptionist/Admin Assistant job summary

School Receptionist/Admin Assistant, Permanent/Part-Time

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Term Time Plus (term time plus one week working in the school holiday period) (45.20 weeks per year - salary is paid all year round across 12 months in equal instalments)

Scale 3, Point 5 - £22,237 actual per annum (£25,583 FTE per annum). Holiday entitlement is built into the salary for term time and term time plus workers. Total paid weeks for this role will be 45.20 per annum.

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our team and be a welcoming face of our school, providing an exceptional and professional front-of-house service to students, staff and visitors whilst contributing to the wider administrative functions of the school.

As the school’s first point of contact, you will welcome staff, students, parents and visitors, responding to enquiries in person, by telephone and via email. You’ll support the smooth running of daily operations through reception duties, communication handling, record keeping and general administrative tasks, always working within the school’s safeguarding procedures.

You will also play a key role in our reprographics service by creating, photocopying and printing resources, as well as helping to maintain printers and related equipment. The role also includes first aid responsibilities, so either a current qualification or a willingness to undergo first aid training is welcomed.

ICT experience is essential but specific training will be given on specialist school software.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety and who is an approachable, positive individual who loves helping others and can juggle tasks with confidence and professionalism.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and confident when dealing with a wide range of people
• Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to multitask, work flexibly and prioritise their workload effectively
• Able to remain calm and efficient under pressure
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office and general ICT systems
• Professional and discreet, with a strong commitment to safeguarding
• A team player with a positive can do approach

In return, we offer:

• A supportive school community with friendly, enthusiastic and caring colleagues
• A commitment to professional development to support your individual career.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Electric vehicle charging points
• A cycle to work scheme
• A school with fantastic grounds on the edge of the New Forest

If you're passionate about supporting a vibrant school community and making a positive impact every day, we’d love to hear from you!

Safeguarding Statement

The Burgate School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps in employments. This role involves directly working with children and any offer of a role will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.

We will also conduct an individual online search on any successful candidates, as part of our due diligence in line with the DfE's 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, which might potentially impact your ability to carry out the role and are publicly available online. Any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

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

The Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.

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 The Burgate School and Sixth Form

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1098 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Burgate School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-burgate-school-and-sixth-form

The Burgate School and Sixth Form converted to a Single Academy Trust in May 2011. We are a popular, Hampshire school, situated in expansive grounds on the outskirts of Fordingbridge in Hampshire, providing high quality comprehensive education for children aged between 11 and 18. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community for our high standards.

We offer a broad curriculum covering a wide range of subjects at GCSE and A Level which are delivered by a highly qualified and caring team of professional teachers and support staff who are committed to offering the highest quality of education to the students alongside a creative approach to learning that inspires curiosity, builds collaboration, helps develop resilience and encourages flexibility of thought.

Our school vision is that we want every child to enjoy their learning and feel valued for who they are. We believe that Every Burgate Child Matters and we recognise all of our students as individuals, encouraging each to reach their full potential. We have high aspirations for every student and are committed to raising standards of achievement and nurturing a culture of high expectations to drive success for each student in a safe, supportive and friendly environment. We want to support our students in becoming independent learners, as well as confident and responsible young people thereby achieving our motto of Learning for Life.

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