School Front Desk - Temp-to-Perm, Immediate Start

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary to Permanent Path

Immediate Start

Weekly Pay via Agency

Term-Time Schedule

Supportive Community

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a friendly Front of House / School Receptionist for an agency supply role in Greater London. You will welcome visitors, manage the front desk, answer calls, log attendance, and assist with communications and admin tasks during term-time.

The role offers an immediate start via agency with a clear path to a permanent contract for high performers. Strong ICT skills (MS Office) and safeguarding awareness are essential; an Enhanced DBS check is required or in process.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy school front-of-house or office environment.
• Immediate availability to start.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask calmly in a fast-paced school setting.
• Basic IT proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with school databases is beneficial.
• Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS background check.

Responsibilities

• First Point of Contact: greet visitors, parents and pupils, manage check-in and security protocols.
• Inbound Communications: handle front-desk calls and emails, filter inquiries.
• Pupil Attendance: track attendance, log absences and contact parents when needed.
• Administrative Support: assist leadership with letters, newsletters and document handling.
• Admissions Assistance: provide information packs and manage inbound post.
• Medical & First Aid: assist with minor student medical needs or contact first aiders.

Skills

Front of House

Availability

Communication

Organised & Calm

IT Skills

Safeguarding DBS

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Confidential is seeking a friendly Front of House / School Receptionist for an agency supply role in Greater London. You will welcome visitors, manage the front desk, answer calls, log attendance, and assist with communications and admin tasks during term-time.

The role offers an immediate start via agency with a clear path to a permanent contract for high performers. Strong ICT skills (MS Office) and safeguarding awareness are essential; an Enhanced DBS check is required or in process.