Afternoon School Receptionist & Admin Assistant

London Borough of Hounslow; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The Heathland School in Hounslow is seeking an afternoon Receptionist to join the frontline team. This term-time role covers 22.5 hours per week across 12:30pm–5:00pm, with duties on switchboard, message handling, and pupil appointments.

The successful candidate will work under the Office Manager and support a large, multicultural 11-18 community school. Applicants should have strong communication and administrative skills, be reliable, and comfortable using MS Teams.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or reception environment.
• Ability to manage front-d desk duties with courtesy.
• Proficient with MS Teams and basic IT tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operating the central console switchboard, answering calls promptly and forwarding messages as needed.
• Forwarding absence emails to relevant staff for action.
• Updating the confiscated mobile log on Teams.
• Processing pupil appointments in advance.
• Reporting faults on the telephone system to the Network Team.
• Entering late arrivals in the pupil diaries and liaising with Attendance Registrar.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Job description

The Heathland School in Hounslow is seeking an afternoon Receptionist to join the frontline team. This term-time role covers 22.5 hours per week across 12:30pm–5:00pm, with duties on switchboard, message handling, and pupil appointments.

The successful candidate will work under the Office Manager and support a large, multicultural 11-18 community school. Applicants should have strong communication and administrative skills, be reliable, and comfortable using MS Teams.