Reception & Admin Assistant - Outstanding School - Hackney

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

London Pay Scale

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Marchant Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a high-achieving secondary school in Hackney to appoint a vibrant Reception & Admin Assistant. You will be the first point of contact, greet visitors, manage front-of-house, and provide essential administrative support to staff, students, and parents in a supportive, collaborative environment.

This role offers a London-pay-scale package with ongoing professional development and a welcoming, positive culture led by an outstanding leadership team.

Qualifications

• Previous reception, customer service, or office admin experience preferred, ideally in education.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with standard IT and data management.
• Friendly, approachable attitude and professional standards.
• Proactive and keen to progress in school administration.

Responsabilités

• Manage the school reception desk, greet visitors, parents, and students.
• Handle calls, emails, and inquiries, directing them appropriately.
• Provide administrative support to departments and senior leadership.
• Maintain records, data entry, attendance tracking.
• Foster a welcoming and safe environment reflecting the school's Outstanding status.

Connaissances

Communication

Organisational skills

IT proficient

Friendly demeanor

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

An ambitious and high-achieving, Outstanding-rated secondary school in Hackney is looking to appoint a vibrant and organized Reception & Admin Assistant to join their thriving support team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and customer-focused individual looking to take the next step in their career within a highly skilled, supportive, and collaborative environment.

About the Role

As the first point of contact for the school, you will be the welcoming face of the community, ensuring that daily front-of-house and administrative operations run seamlessly. You will work closely with staff, students, and parents to maintain the school's positive learning culture and high standards.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term
• Environment: A prestigious, welcoming community school recognised for academic excellence
• Culture: A positive, supportive atmosphere backed by an exceptional administrative and leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the school reception desk professionally, greeting visitors, parents, and students with warmth and efficiency.
• Handle incoming phone calls, emails, and general inquiries, directing them appropriately.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to various school departments and senior leadership.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with data entry, correspondence, and student attendance tracking.
• Foster a welcoming and safe environment that reflects the school's Outstanding Ofsted status.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a reception, customer service, or office administration role (ideally within education).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in IT systems, standard office software, and data management.
• A friendly, approachable demeanor with a commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
• A proactive attitude, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to progress within school administration.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Paid in line with the London Pay Scale (competitive support staff scale, depending on experience and qualifications).
• Access to ongoing professional development and training within a supportive school community.