Receptionist and Administrative Assistant x2

Islington Council; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking two Receptionists and Administrative Assistants to provide a professional reception and administrative service. The role involves customer interaction and a range of administrative duties. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer-facing roles and be able to work collaboratively in a school setting. The position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Welcoming environment with dedicated staff

Opportunity to make a difference

Supportive leadership team

Inclusive school community

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is required.
• Knowledge of a broad range of administrative functions.
• Dependable and accurate in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient, effective reception and administrative service.
• Be the first point of contact for visitors and callers.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the school community.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Administrative functions knowledge

Proactive and dependable

Collaboration skills

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London, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Hours:

1 – 08.00 to 13.00 25 hrs (15 mins unpaid break)

2 – 13.00 to 18.00 25 hrs (15 mins unpaid break)

Term Time Only

Salary Scale:

SC4 Spine Points 8 - 11

Start Date: Immediate

The Headteacher and Governing Body invite applications from highly motivated, experienced, knowledgeable and organised individuals to join our school business functions team as our new Receptionist and Administrative Assistants.

We are looking for 2 outstanding candidates who have experience in a customer‑facing role and can demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of administrative functions. The successful candidates will be proactive, dependable, accurate and able to work collaboratively with colleagues, pupils and members of the wider school community as the first point of contact for many visitors and callers. They will ensure that an efficient, effective and professional reception and administrative service is provided for all stakeholders.

We have begun the process of expanding to three forms of entry and have recently moved into a beautiful state of the art new building. Tufnell Park is a great place to work and has a positive environment where everybody works together to achieve. The school is situated on a spacious and peaceful corner site with natural wildlife gardens and mature trees, yet convenient for transport links to North and Central London.

We can offer you:

• a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with a talented and dedicated staff team
• an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people
• a supportive leadership team with great opportunities for CPD
• an engaged and inclusive school community where everyone is valued

Visits to the School are welcomed and encouraged. Contact Jacqueline Orchard on , or by email at

Also, do explore the quoting job reference TUF/ . For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school directly. Please note CVs are not accepted in line with Safer Recruitment practices.

Closing date for application: 9am on Monday 30October

Selection: Monday 30 October

Tufnell Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants.

In line with KCSIE and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

Please note the advertised actual salary is a range based on continuous service, with the maximum range indicating 5+ continuous years with local government/schools. The starting salary will be calculated based on the individual circumstances of the successful candidate/s.

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