School Reception / Administrator Bexley Start ASAP

Office Angels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Supportive team environment

Gain school setting experience

Weekly pay via Office Angels

Consultant support

Job summary

Office Angels in London is seeking a friendly, organised School Office Administrator / Receptionist to join a busy school office in Bexley. You will support the Office Manager, handle calls and enquiries, and assist with admissions and general admin. Term-time hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, ASAP start.

This temp-to-perm opportunity offers a pay rate of £14.00–£15.00 per hour with weekly pay and ongoing consultant support from Office Angels.

Qualifications

• General administration or receptionist experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail.
• Friendly, professional and adaptable demeanor.
• Admissions experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming calls and assist with parent and visitor enquiries.
• Respond to emails promptly and professionally.
• Support administration of school admissions.
• Provide reception cover and welcome visitors to the school.
• Carry out general administrative duties to support office operations.
• Assist with updating the school's social media platforms.
• Support the office team during busy periods and school holidays.
• Maintain accurate records and handle information confidentially.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Multitasking

IT skills

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email management

Job description

School Office Administrator / Receptionist

Location: Bexley

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (Term time only)

Term: Temp to Perm Opportunity

Pay: 14.00 - 15.00 per hour

Start: ASAP

We are seeking a friendly, organised and professional School Office Administrator / Receptionist to join a busy school office in Bexley, providing essential support to the Office Manager and acting as a key point of contact for parents, visitors and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing incoming calls and assisting with parent and visitor enquiries
• Responding to emails promptly and professionally
• Supporting the administration of school admissions
• Providing reception cover and welcoming visitors to the school
• Carrying out a variety of general administrative duties to support the smooth running of the office
• Assisting with the upkeep and updating of the school's social media platforms
• Supporting the office team during busy periods and school holiday cover requirements
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring information is handled confidentially

About You:

• Previous administration or receptionist experience, ideally within a school or busy office environment
• Admissions experience would be an advantage
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Confident managing multiple tasks and prioritising a busy workload
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail
• Friendly, professional and adaptable approach

• Immediate start available
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to gain experience within a busy school setting
• Weekly pay through Office Angels
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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