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Receptionist/Admin Assistant

Springfield Primary School · Bedford · Bedford

Job description

RECEPTIONIST/ADMIN ASSISTANT

25 hours per week, term time only (plus 5 training days)

Monday to Friday 8.00am - 1:00pm

1 year fixed term contract

Salary scale: L2 Points 4 - 5 £14,269 - £14,495 actual salary

We have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and motivated individual to join our friendly school as Receptionist/Admin Assistant. The role is to provide a range of administrative duties to ensure that a comprehensive support service is provided to the school.

This is a key post within the school which requires dedication and a highly efficient and responsible approach providing support and guidance to the leaders within the school on a range of administrative functions. If you feel you have the appropriate skill set to undertake this role and are keen to develop your career in an educational setting we would love to hear from you.

Applicants for these public-facing posts will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

If you have unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CV's.

For further information, please contact Becky Cave, HR Lead, hr@springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

  • A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
  • Exceptional CPD and development/promotional opportunities
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Generous pension schemes
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Employee of the month scheme
  • Diverse workplace

Closing date for the receipt of applications is 9.00am on Friday 18th September 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing 21st September 2026.

website: www.springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk

twitter: @springfieldbeds

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About this school

Springfield Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
378
Avg teacher salary
£44,268
Pupil:teacher ratio
25.6:1
Academy trust
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Bedford, Bedford, MK42 7LJ

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Salary
£14,269.00 - £14,495.00 Annually (Actual) NJC L2 pt 4 - 5
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
11 September 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026

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