Description
Salary: £24,796-£25,583 per annum (Pro rata salary £24,007 - £24,769)
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time, term time only, 40 hours per week 8am-4.30pm
Closing date: 15 January 2026 at noon
Interview date: Soon after
How to apply: Please contact the HR team via email to request and application pack:
Who to contact if you have a query: For an informal discussion, please contact School Business Manager - Lucie Smitalova on
Receptionist / School Administrator
St Mary's is a residential special school and college for pupils / students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND.
We are seeking to recruit a receptionist / school administrator as part of our administrative team. This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, Term-time only to start as soon as possible.
Responsibilities include providing a welcoming and professional reception and administration service and excellent secretarial and communication support for the leadership team. This is a busy role that requires flexibility and initiative, but provides a variety of interesting and engaging tasks.
We offer a strong and friendly staff team, wonderful pupils/students to work with in a positive and inspiring environment that values both personal and professional growth.
We are committed to employee wellbeing and development - offering ongoing professional learning opportunities, wellbeing support and resources, access to our on-site swimming pool, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential 24/7 support.
St Mary's is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding, as well as promoting the welfare of the pupils/students. All successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. We do not accept CVs.