School Receptionist

SANZA Teaching Agency; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency is recruiting a friendly, organised School Receptionist for a Lewisham school from September. The role is full-time and based at the school reception, with hours 7:45am-3:45pm or 8:00am-4:00pm.

You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and staff, manage the reception, handle calls and emails, and support admin tasks to keep the office running smoothly. Salary £14-20 per hour, with an initial contract until October half term with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in school reception or administration is essential.
• Confident using school management systems (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom) is desirable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced school environment.
• Professional, approachable and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff.
• Manage the reception area with a warm and professional welcome.
• Answer and direct telephone calls and respond to emails.
• Carry out administrative duties to support the smooth running of the school office.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and assist with attendance administration.
• Support the wider administration team with day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Reception experience

Communication skills

Organised

Customer service

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

School Receptionist

Location: Lewisham, South East London.

Start Date: September.

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45am-3:45pm or 8:00am-4:00pm.

Salary: £14-20 per hour, depending on experience.

Contract: Full-time, initially until October half term (with potential to be extended).

Agency: SANZA Teaching Agency.

Are you an experienced school receptionist or administrator looking for your next opportunity?

SANZA Teaching Agency is recruiting a friendly, organised and professional School Receptionist to join a welcoming school in Lewisham from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator to become part of a busy and supportive office team. The role is initially until October half term, with the possibility of continuing beyond this.

The Role

As the School Receptionist, you will:

• Be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff.
• Manage the school's busy reception area, providing a warm and professional welcome.
• Answer and direct telephone calls and respond to email enquiries.
• Carry out a range of administrative duties to support the smooth running of the school office.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and assist with attendance administration where required.
• Support the wider administration team with day-to-day office tasks.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous school-based receptionist or administrative experience (essential).
• Is confident using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom (desirable).
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced school environment.
• Has a professional, approachable and positive attitude.

What We Offer

• A full-time role in a friendly and supportive Lewisham school.
• An immediate opportunity to join a busy and welcoming office team from September.
• An initial contract until October half term, with the potential for extension.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated SANZA Teaching Agency consultant.
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.

If you're an experienced school receptionist looking for your next role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through SANZA Teaching Agency to secure your September start!