Meadow High School - Royal Lane

Receptionist & Admin Assistant


Post Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 14/09/2026
Closing time: 11:59
Job Reference: CJ5793
Advert Posted On: 01/09/2026

Location
Uxbridge, Middlesex
Salary
£26,133 - £27,274 per annum
Working Hours
Term Time   - 39 Weeks
Position
1 Required
Contract
Permanent
Work Hours
36 hours per week
Subject
Not applicable
NQT
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available

Receptionist & Admin Assistant

Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 36 hours per week, Term Time only + 5 training days (39 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 4.15pm and Friday: 8.30am – 4.00pm
Location: Royal Lane (Hillingdon) - adhoc visits/cover at Northwood Road (Harefield Village)
Salary information: Scale 4, £26,133 - £27,274 per annum (dependent upon experience) + SSA, £1,327 per annum

Start date: ASAP
     
Meadow High School is a special needs school, which provides education for secondary aged students aged 11-19 years with moderate and complex needs including challenging behaviour and autism. 

Due to our expanding roll and opening of a new school site, an opportunity has arisen for a full-time Receptionist / Administration Assistant to join our dedicated team of staff at our new Northwood Road (Harefield Village) site. Northwood Road is an additional site based in Harefield and will house up to 100 Pathway 1 pupils and will be ready for us to occupy in September 2026.

Applicants MUST have:

  • Experience of working in a school environment. (desirable)
  • Knowledge of SIMs. (desirable) 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Google Docs.
  • Maths and English Qualification A-C or equivalent.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills and excellent telephone manner.
  • Ability to work using own initiative and prioritise workload.
  • Computer literate:  good use of internet / email.
  • The ability to be a team player.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • A positive attitude.

We offer:

  • A welcoming team environment with ongoing support.
  • A commitment to your continued professional development.
  • Free access to our on-site gym.
  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (Counselling, Information and Support).
  • Opportunities for growth and development within an expanding SEN setting.
  • Close to M40 & M25, easy access to Central London, close to several TFL Tube stations.

Closing date: 14th September 2026 at Noon

Shortlisting Date: 15th September 2026
Interview Date: 22nd September 2026


Additional Information
CVs will not be accepted

Safeguarding Statement
Meadow High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that may have happened, and are publicly available online, and which we may want to explore with candidates at interview.
About The School
Job Summary
Location
Uxbridge, Middlesex
Salary
£26,133 - £27,274 per annum
Working Hours
Term Time - 39 Weeks
Positions
1 Required
Work Hours
36 hours per week
Contract Type
Permanent
Subject
Not applicable
NQT Suitable?
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available