Receptionist Administrator

St Ignatius College, Enfield, EN1 4NP

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  7 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,890.00 - £27,414.00 Annually (Actual) Term time 40 weeks per annum - 36 hours per week plus contractual overtime £1359 per annum (1.5 hours per week)

Receptionist Administrator job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic outstanding Catholic school where all can thrive. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment. We are looking for an effective and highly organised administrator to work in the reception area of our school. You will be the first point of contact for all the visitors to the school managing the front desk activities and creating a positive first impression for our visitors and stakeholders. You will handle a variety of administrative tasks, assist in organising meetings and events and play a key role in maintaining the school’s welcoming and professional environment.

St Ignatius College is: 

• A highly respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community with a rich history, committed to the academic, spiritual, and personal development of each individual

• A warm, friendly community where all are respected and valued

• A school where teachers are developed ‘through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’

• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to learn and succeed

• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

The successful candidate will: 

• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• have proven experience as a receptionist

• be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• have a professional appearance and demeanour

• have the ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion

• support our Catholic ethos and contribute to our core vision and values  

What we offer: 

 Experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other 

• Paid Personal/well-being Day

• A highly organised, energetic and well-equipped department where students flourish and are enthusiastic about the subject

• Opportunities for professional development and curriculum planning during the school day through a comprehensive CPD programme, Teacher Training Programmes, progression opportunities, support with becoming an examiner, ELKLAN training, Leadership Programmes

• Cycle scheme

• Two-week Autumn half term

• Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking, free refreshments, a swimming pool and sports facilities

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have a desire to work with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds and a desire to be an excellent role model - making a real difference to our students’ lives, then this is the role for you. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.

If you would like to join this hard-working, able, and effective team we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our website https://www.st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk/291/careers-at-st-ignatius-college or https://mynewterm.com/school/St-Ignatius-College/102058

Closing date Monday 1 September 2025 9am. Interviews week commencing 7 September 2025

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.   

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 St Ignatius College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 999 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Ignatius College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-ignatius-college

St Ignatius College is:
• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person
• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued
• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’
• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed
• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

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