Afternoon Receptionist

Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills?

Can you work accurately and calmly under pressure whilst maintaining high standards?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated person to work on the school reception desk. This is a busy and varied role and we are looking for someone with a professional and friendly manner.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent organisational skills
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to liaise with staff, students and visitors
• Confident telephone manner
• Attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Administration experience
• Flexibility and a ‘can-do’ approach to meet changing needs and priorities

Why choose our school?

• We offer support and training based on individual needs
• Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by
• Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery
• Free gym membership to all employees across the Bushey St James Trust
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Bike 2 work scheme

The post is for 24 hours per week (excluding unpaid breaks), 12.30pm - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 4:30pm on Friday with 30 minutes unpaid break. This post is term-time + 1 week to include 5 INSET days. Some additional hours will need to be worked during the school summer holiday period for which you will claim overtime. The salary for this post is APT&C points 5 -8 plus London Fringe. Full time figures are £26,427pa - £27,709pa + £1079pa, paid pro-rata and based on experience. The actual pro-rata salary range is £14,661pa - £15,372pa + £598pa.

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Rosie Dean, HR and Recruitment Administrator on 020 8955 8833.

To apply for this post please send in a completed application form along with a covering letter, addressed to Mr J Turner, Executive Principal. Your completed application form and letter should be returned to Sheniece Fyffe, HR Manager by post or by email to: recruitment@busheymeads.org.uk by the deadline. Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date for applications: Monday 2nd November 2026 (9am)

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are advised

Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pe-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.