Receptionist

The Astley Cooper School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HL

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 June 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: £20,684.00 - £21,003.00 Annually (Actual)

Receptionist job summary

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Receptionist to assist with the smooth running of our busy school. The ideal candidate will be a confident individual who has a calm, professional approach and is able to communicate effectively.

You will be well organised, efficient and able to use a range of software. Working in an extremely busy environment, the ideal candidate will have strong administration skills. This is a key role that requires a high level of interpersonal skills, discretion, integrity and the ability to work well under pressure and under your own initiative.

The ability to deal with members of staff, students, parents and visitors in a positive and professional way is essential. Previous experience in an educational establishment is desirable but not essential.

An interest to train as a first aider would be desirable.

The Astley Cooper School is an increasingly popular oversubscribed secondary school in Hemel Hempstead. At Astley Cooper, we strive for the very best for all our staff and students. The school is situated at the edge of Hemel Hempstead, serving a diverse demographic. The school is within easy access of the M1/M25 and the train station.

The school is proud to be part of the Government’s Priority School Building Programme. This huge investment in our school has seen our cohort numbers increase as well our profile in the community. The school has state of the art facilities including a leisure centre, swimming pool and new science laboratory/classrooms benefiting staff, students and our wider community for many years to come.

We are committed to ensuring that when students leave, they have become successful, well-rounded, and confident individuals prepared to succeed in the modern world.

As a school we are pleased to be able to offer:

A competitive salary

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup - a HCC cash back scheme

A comprehensive CPD programme for all colleagues

Visits to the school are welcomed or should you wish to discuss this role further please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Louise Dorey at admin@astleycooper.herts.sch.uk. Further details about the school can also be found on the school website www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; we encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity as we may appoint and close the advert early. If you have not heard from the school by the closing date of this advert, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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 The Astley Cooper School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 947 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Astley Cooper School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-astley-cooper-school

The Astley Cooper School is an 11-18, co-educational, secondary school on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

For many years, Astley Cooper School was a smaller than average secondary school but its numbers are rising because of its considerably improved academic standards and good reputation. The school is proud to be part of the Government’s Priority School Building Programme. This huge investment in our school has seen our cohort numbers increase as well our profile in the community. The school has state of the art facilities including a leisure centre, swimming pool and new science laboratory/classrooms benefiting staff, students and our wider community for many years to come.

Extra curricular activities on offer to all students at the school include sport, art, music, drama, dance, residential and cultural trips and visits.

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