Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a commitment to high standards, to provide comprehensive front of house and administrative support to the School. We are looking for someone who is fully committed to providing excellent customer service support. The successful candidate will relish working in a fast-paced environment and will have a proven ability to see tasks through to completion. The ability to communicate effectively and confidently is essential to the post, as is the ability to use IT.

Experience of working in a School reception role is desirable, however not essential, as full training will be provided.

Salary: Grade 3: Actual salary of £13,103 - £14,404 (£24,786 - £27,247 FTE) depending on experience

Hours: Term time (including INSET days) 24.5 hours per week, 1.00pm to 6.00pm; 5.30pm finish on Fridays

Type of Position: Term time only plus 3 days (to be worked in the School holidays)

Other Benefits: Enrolment into a generous Defined Contribution pension scheme

60% off School fees at King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls (subject to admissions criteria)

Free on-site parking

Free lunches in term-time

Use of the onsite gym and swimming pool

Reporting to: Bursar (Operations)

Start Date: 1st September 2026

How to apply

To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form and equal opportunities form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Bursar - Operations (Mrs Jenny Butterworth) by email to: [email protected] T

he deadline for applications is 8am on Monday 15th June, however, applications will be reviewed on receipt and so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and interview date if sufficient applications have been received.

Interviews will provisionally take place on Friday 19th June.

King Edward VI High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available, we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School’s Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.