Part Time Receptionist (Junior School)

Eltham College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in London is seeking a Receptionist for their Junior School. The ideal candidate will provide a welcoming point of contact and assist in office administration. Applicants should have strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on customer service. The role is part-time during term time, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for staff development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a reception or administrative role preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming first point of contact at the Junior School.
• Answer and redirect incoming calls.
• Assist with general administrative duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Job description

Role and Working Pattern

Hours of Work: 7:30am to 18:15pm, Thursday and Friday (19.5 hours per week). The Junior School Reception desk requires cover by two staff between 7:30am and 18:15pm, Monday to Friday. Potential alternative pattern: morning shifts 7:30am to 12:00 noon, Monday to Friday (22.5 hours per week) may be considered. Applicants should specify preferred pattern. Term time only (35 weeks).

Reporting

Reports to: Office Manager and PA to the Head (Junior School)

Principle Role

The headmaster and CEO of Eltham College Family of Schools and the Head of the Junior School seek to appoint a Receptionist to the Junior School to provide a welcoming and efficient first point of contact for all callers both by telephone and in person. Also, to assist in the smooth running of the school office by fulfilling appropriate administrative duties.

Main Duties

• Responsible for the appearance of the reception area on a day-to-day basis;
• Answering all incoming calls, redirecting as appropriate and handling enquiries when possible;
• Greeting, assisting and/or directing students, parents, visitors;
• Monitoring visitor access and ensuring that security policies/emergency procedures are adhered to at all times;
• Providing general administrative and clerical support where required to the School Office;
• Monitoring the completion of Form Registers and following up student absences where required;
• Carrying out any other reasonable requests, in line with the broad responsibilities of the job;
• Assisting at the School Open Day which takes place annually on a Saturday in September;

About Eltham College

Eltham College is a highly successful independent day school in south-east London, educating boys and girls aged 7 to 18 across both Junior and Senior Schools. The College has grown considerably over recent years: there are now over 800 students in the Senior School and around 260 pupils in the Junior School and places are heavily oversubscribed. Since 2020, girls have been able to join Years 3 and 7, mirroring the Sixth Form which has been coeducational for over 45 years. The school places an equal emphasis on academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and has an outstanding reputation in all three areas as well as for the friendly, unpretentious nature of daily life.

Offer

A competitive salary is available, together with a clear programme of staff development.

Closing date: 8am on Monday 6 October 2025

Interviews will take place week commencing 13 October 2025

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Eltham College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience).

Eltham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.