Receptionist

Lift Schools; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Schools is seeking a warm and well-organised receptionist to join Lift Bexleyheath. You will greet visitors, manage calls and emails, coordinate bookings and assist with general admin to keep the school running smoothly.

You'll be trained in first aid and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for children, parents and staff. This role is ideal for someone who values teamwork and proactive service in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing or reception role.
• Proficient IT and office software.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and a friendly, professional manner.
• Genuine passion for working with children and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, parents, students and staff with warmth and professionalism, signing them in and out to keep everyone safe.
• Answer phone calls and manage the main email account, responding to enquiries or connecting people with the right staff.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings and room bookings, and keep the reception area organised and welcoming.
• Handle incoming post, packages and deliveries, and order supplies and resources as needed.
• Complete first aid training and provide care to students, staff and visitors, keeping health and safety records.
• Support the wider team with data entry, photocopying and other administrative duties.

Skills

Customer-facing

Reception

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Job description

About The Role

Lift Bexleyheath are looking for a warm, professional and highly organised receptionist to join our team. You'll be the first person visitors, parents and students meet when they arrive, and you'll play an important part in creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll help our school run smoothly every day, ensuring everyone who contacts us feels valued and supported. You'll manage our busy reception area, answer calls and enquiries, coordinate appointments and deliveries, and support our wider team with essential administrative tasks. You'll also be trained in first aid so you can care for students, staff and visitors when needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our mission that every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day.

Key Responsibilities

• welcome visitors, parents, students and staff with warmth and professionalism, signing them in and out to keep everyone safe;
• answer phone calls and manage our main email account, responding to enquiries or connecting people with the right member of staff;
• coordinate appointments, meetings and room bookings, and keep our reception area organised and welcoming;
• handle incoming post, packages and deliveries, and order supplies and resources as needed;
• complete first aid training and provide care to students, staff and visitors, keeping accurate health and safety records; and
• support the wider team with tasks such as data entry, photocopying and other administrative duties.

What we're looking for

• experience working in a customer-facing or reception role where you've welcomed people and managed enquiries;
• good IT skills, including the ability to use email and office software confidently;
• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your time well in a busy, changing environment;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional approach;
• a genuine passion for working with and supporting children and young people; and
• a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child.

You'll be proactive, reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team. If you have experience in a school setting or knowledge of safeguarding, that's a real bonus. Are you ready to be the welcoming face of our school community?

About Our School

Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. We are proud of the relationships we build with our students, families and wider community, and are committed to helping every young person achieve their best. Our latest Ofsted inspection in April 2026 recognised that “the school serves its diverse community well”, highlighting positive relationships between staff and students and the strength of our pastoral care. We want every student to feel safe, supported and ready to learn. We are on a journey of continued improvement, with high expectations and a shared ambition to provide the best possible education for our students. With investment in our learning environment and a focus on staff wellbeing and development, this is an exciting time to join our team. Located in Bexleyheath, with convenient rail links to central London, Lift Bexleyheath offers the opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference to young people's lives. Who is Lift Schools? Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work. Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you.

Closing date: 6 November 2026

Interview date: 12 November 2026