Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

STREATHAM AND CLAPHAM HIGH SCHOOL GDST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in London seeks a customer-focused part-time Receptionist/Admin Assistant to provide reception services. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, experience in front-of-house roles, and a passion for working with others to meet tasks. This position is for 20 hours per week during term time, with competitive benefits including professional development opportunities and discounts for staff children.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance

Discounts on fees for children

Free lunches during term time

Interest-free loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Good transport links

Qualifications

• Previous experience in receptionist or front of house duties.
• Ability to work closely with people.
• Preparedness to take responsibility and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient reception service for the Prep School.
• Greet visitors and manage signing in and out.
• Answer telephone calls and organize mails.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

We are seeking a customer‑focused Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant with strong interpersonal skills to provide an efficient reception service for the Prep School.

The successful candidate will play a key role greeting visitors, signing people in and out of the school, dealing with telephone calls, and providing general administrative services as required, such as ordering stationary within budget guidelines and organising incoming mail and sending outgoing mail.

The successful candidate will enjoy working closely with people to see tasks through to completion and be prepared to take responsibility and use initiative in key areas.

Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. Previous experience of receptionist, ‘front of house’ duties or school settings would be advantageous.

This position is part‑time, term‑time‑only for 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day. The working hours will be from 13:00 to 17:00.

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is an independent, academically selective school for girls, aged 3 to 18 with over 870 pupils across the Prep and Senior Schools. The Senior School inhabits a four‑acre site focused on an impressive 1930s building in a delightfully tranquil and leafy oasis of south London.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

How to Apply

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Applications should be received no later than 8:00 am on 5 January 2026.

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We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.