Receptionist/Finance Assistant

Sandy Secondary School, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  28 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: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: NJC Level 2a points 3 – 4 £22,302– £22,652 per annum, actual salary (£25,614– £26,016 pro rata)
• Additional allowances:

  NJC Level 2a points 3 – 4 £22,302– £22,652 per annum, actual salary (£25,614– £26,016 pro rata)

Receptionist/Finance Assistant job summary

We are looking to appoint an organised, friendly and reliable Receptionist / Finance Assistant to join our busy school support team. This is a varied role combining financial administration with providing a professional and welcoming reception service. The successful candidate will support the school’s Finance Team during the mornings, undertaking duties including processing orders and invoices, educational visits and ParentPay administration, maintaining financial records and dealing with payments and income. During the afternoons, the role will be based on Reception, acting as a first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, responding to telephone and face-to-face enquiries and providing general administrative support. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, good attention to detail, confidence working with IT and financial systems, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a busy school environment. Previous finance or school-based experience would be advantageous, although training will be provided. How to apply for the role: Application is by completed application form via my new term, just click on the link on our website or click on the QR code above. Closing Date - Monday 28th September 2026 at 9.00am

Posts working with either children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Sandy Secondary School have decided to carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence in our recruitment process, (as per KCSIE, paragraph 220). The searches are conducted by a member of our staff and recorded in line with our recruitment and appointment protocols and procedures. The process will be consistent, transparent, and fair and reflected within the Safer recruitment policy. At Sandy Secondary School, safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

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

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 Sandy Secondary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1259 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sandy Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-secondary-school

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