School Administrative Receptionist

Buckden CofE Primary School, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 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: £29,542.00 - £32,046.00 Annually (FTE) Mon - Fri 08.30am - 12.15pm

School Administrative Receptionist job summary

We are seeking a friendly, organised and professional School Administration Assistant to join our welcoming team at Buckden CE Primary Academy. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the school, providing front-office, reception and administrative support to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

As the first point of contact for many members of our school community, you will play a key role in creating a positive experience for families and visitors whilst supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office. The role includes attendance administration, pupil records, parent communications, educational visits, school events, website updates and a wide range of general administrative duties.

You will work closely with the School Office Manager and wider staff team to ensure the school operates efficiently and continues to provide an excellent experience for pupils and families. This position would suit someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a positive, customer-focused approach.

This is a part-time position working 18.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 12.15pm, term time plus training days, making it an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a school-based role that fits around other commitments.

Why join us?

• Be part of a friendly and supportive school community.
• Play a key role in supporting children, families and staff every day.
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.
• Work within a caring Church school committed to helping every child thrive.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our friendly team at Buckden CE Primary Academy, helping to make a real difference to the children, families and wider school community we serve.

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

Buckden C.E. Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and
Barring Service)

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 Buckden CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 331 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Buckden CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/buckden-cofe-primary-school

Buckden Church of England Primary Academy is part of ACT Multi Academy Trust and is a vibrant and welcoming primary school. We pride ourselves on being a school that is at the heart of the local community, having strong links with our local parish church of St Mary’s and the local community of Buckden.

As a Church of England school we place an emphasis on the development of the whole child – both academically, spiritually, physically and mentally. The school has a strong Christian ethos, underpinned by a core set of aims and values developed by our wider community.

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