Receptionist, Education ​/ Teaching

Overview

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/LA/77659
• Location:
  
  1 Hixberry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TZ
• Contract Type:
  Permanent
• Contract Term:
  Part-Time
• Salary: £24,989.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) pro rata term time plus 5 days 37 hours per week (H4/H5 depending on experience)
• Closing Date:
  Midnight, Mon 13th Apr, 2026
• Start Date:
  
  May 2026
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): 20 April 2026

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with a clear understanding of the importance of always presenting and promoting the school positively. A strong commitment to helping make our school the very best it can be is essential.

This role involves working as part of a supportive and collaborative team. You will be expected to work flexibly to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. Your contribution to the ongoing development of the school will be encouraged, valued, and supported, with opportunities for professional development through ongoing training.

A good sense of humour, enthusiasm, flexibility, and commitment are essential qualities for this role. The ability to remain calm under pressure and "keep your head when all about you are losing theirs" is highly desirable. Strong teamwork skills are vital.

The successful candidate will also need the interpersonal skills, confidence, and resilience required to work effectively with students who may present challenging behaviour.

• Monday: 8.00 am - 4.15 pm
• Tuesday: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
• Wednesday: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
• Thursday: 8.00 am - 4.15 pm
• Friday: 8.00 am - 3.00 pm
• includes 30 minutes for lunch

We reserve the right to appoint during the recruitment process.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will also require two appropriate references.

As a 'School of Character' we encourage Responsibility, Respect and Resilience. These are characteristics we expect of all our students and staff regardless of their role within the school.

As part of the recruitment process online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

• Child Protection Policy
• Receptionist - JD March 26.docx
• Safer Recruitment Policy Nov 2...pdf

Janet Butterworth

Phone:

Email: jbutterwor