Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

The Academy of Central Bedfordshire, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5PX

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  10 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 July 2025

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: £21,679.00 - £22,374.00 Annually (Actual) NJC 2D (Special Schools) points 5 - 7

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant job summary

The Academy of Central Bedfordshire is one of the most successful Alternative Provisions in the country and accommodates vulnerable young people from across Central Bedfordshire. This is a unique opportunity to work within a trauma informed environment where our dedicated staff team strive to provide meaningful education that enables our pupils to reach their individual potential. Ideally you will have experience of working within a school reception area, although all relevant skills and experience will be considered. We are proud of the level of investment we place in the learning and development of all our staff to ensure each of our team members has the excellent level of training they need to be effective in their role.

We are looking for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to look after our busy reception area. This is a term time only role, 37 hours per week, working either 8.00 am - 4.00 pm or 8.30 am - 4.30 pm (finishing half an hour earlier on Fridays).

Ideally you will have strong reception-based experience with the ability to deliver a professional front-of-house service at all times. We are looking for a confident individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who is able to provide an efficient and friendly service to staff, students and all visitors to the school. You will be the first point of contact for external visitors to the school, and will be expected to maintain a welcoming and organised environment. In addition, you will be required to carry out some administrative duties, for which full training will be given.

We particularly value the well-being of every member of the school community and regard this as fundamental to the success of our school.

If you wish to be part of our team please contact Mrs Helen Nicholson on 01462 410450 or hnicholson@acb.beds.sch.uk. We will be delighted to answer any questions you may have or arrange a visit to the school.

For more information about our school please visit www.acb.beds.sch.uk.

The Academy of Central Bedfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and an online social media check.

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.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The Academy of Central Bedfordshire

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 74 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Academy of Central Bedfordshire website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-academy-of-central-bedfordshire

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