Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Denbigh High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1HE

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  required as soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 January 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: £21,795.00 - £22,139.00 Annually (Actual) NJC L2 points 4-5

Receptionist / Administrative Assistant job summary

Denbigh is a thriving and happy learning community where expectations and standards are very high. Driven by our core value statement, ‘high achievement for all is our shared responsibility’, we are completely committed to inspiring and supporting our students so that they seek excellence in all aspects of school life - regardless of their ability or background.

We are currently recruiting for a receptionist to join our administration team and to support the smooth running of the school. If you think you would enjoy working in a busy school environment and have the ability to work well within a team, we would love to hear from you.

Previous receptionist experience and knowledge would be preferable, although training will be given.

A flexible and positive attitude is essential, together with excellent organisation and time management skills. We are seeking someone with outstanding communication skills, as you will be the first point of contact for visitors.

Location: Luton

Contract type: Permanent, term time plus 5 training days

Hours of work: 37 hrs per week / 39 weeks per year working 08:00-16:00

Starting salary: £21,795 pa

Closing date: apply by Friday 23rd January 2026 (09:00am)

Interview date: shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date

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

If you have an 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.

For further information please contact our Assistant Headteacher, Anna Walczynska, at awalczynska@denbighhigh.co.uk

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.

Visit our website: www.denbighhigh.co.uk or follow us on Twitter: @DenbighHigh

We thank you for your interest in this role.

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 Denbigh High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1123 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Denbigh High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/denbigh-high-school

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