About Us

Part-Time, All Year Round, Mornings Only

22.50 hours per week (07:45am to 12:15pm, Mon – Fri) 

£16,978 per annum (Scale 2, SP4)

Reporting to: CFO & Assistant Principal (Operations) 

Commencing: October 2025 

Applications are invited for a reliable, experienced and highly-organised Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to be responsible for the reception area of our large 11-18 comprehensive school for girls, and its function as the first point of contact for visitors. In addition to experience gained in a busy reception role, previous experience of working in a secondary school will be advantageous. 

Burntwood is a popular, highly successful, multi-cultural school. We put equality, safeguarding and inclusion at the heart of our ethos. Burntwood has a strong corporate identity characterised by our firm commitment to the UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child. 

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please submit your completed application form to recruitment@burntwoodschool.com available on the school website: Burntwood School - Staff Vacancies.

Candidates are asked to provide a complete employment history, including explanations for any gaps, as part of the application process. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss their experience in detail during the interview. 

Closing Date: 26 September 2025 (at 09:30am)

Interviews are likely to take place on: Wednesday 1st October 2025. 

Should you require any other details please contact our HR team at recruitment@burntwoodschool.com 

If you have not been called for interview by Friday 26th September 2025, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. 

CVs or any other form of application will not be accepted. 

Burntwood - An Academy for Girls

Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 0AQ 

Tel: 020 8946 6201 

Email: info@burntwoodschool.com 

Website: www.burntwoodschool.com 

Roll: 1,483 (Sixth Form 417)

Principal: Mrs Helen Shorrock BSc PGCE 

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils