Part Time Receptionist

The Methodist Church in Britain; City Of London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-resourced schools

Federation collaboration

Professional development

Supportive staff

Contribute to four schools

Job summary

Shacklewell Primary School is seeking a one-year, part-time receptionist to cover the late afternoon front desk. The role focuses on handling front-of-house enquiries and managing end-of-day procedures to assist parents, visitors and staff.

Hours are 3.15pm to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, so reliable cover within this window is essential. Candidates must have an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised.
• Approachable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Managing front-of-house enquiries
• Supporting end-of-day dismissals
• Assisting parents, visitors and staff
• Acting as the welcoming face of the school

Skills

Exceptional communication

Attention to detail

Highly organised

Approachable and reliable

Job description

This one-year part-time receptionist post sits at Shacklewell Primary School, covering the late afternoon front desk. The work centres on handling front-of-house enquiries and running end-of-day pick-ups, while helping parents, visitors and staff. Hours are 3.15pm to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, so reliable cover of that window matters. Candidates need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Managing front-of-house enquiries
• Supporting end-of-day dismissals
• Assisting parents, visitors and staff
• Acting as the welcoming face of the school

Skills & knowledge

• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organised
• Approachable and reliable

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to a safe and welcoming environment

What's offered

• Well-resourced schools with welcoming, supportive environments
• Collaboration across the four Federation schools
• Professional development and support for career progression
• Friendly, supportive staff team
• Opportunity to contribute to four schools