School Receptionist

Alder Community High School; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Staff training opportunities

Job summary

Alder Community High School is seeking a friendly, organised School Receptionist to join our administrative team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, delivering excellent service and helping to keep the front office running smoothly.

The role requires strong communication, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work well with staff, students and families in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing reception experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, staff and students.
• Answer telephone and email enquiries and route appropriately.
• Maintain accurate front office records and manage daily administration.
• Support student welfare and contribute to a welcoming, safe school environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email management system

Job description

Are you a welcoming and organised professional looking for a rewarding role in education? Are you passionate about being the friendly face of our school community? Do you thrive in a busy environment where every day brings new challenges? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then this role could be for you!

We are seeking a skilled and personable School Receptionist to join our committed team at Alder Community High School. This is a key role in creating a positive first impression for all visitors, supporting our students, staff and families, and ensuring the smooth running of our school's front office operations.

Working as part of our dedicated administrative team, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students and staff. You will provide excellent customer service, manage a busy reception area, and handle a wide range of administrative tasks. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing telephone and email enquiries, supporting student welfare, and helping to create a welcoming, safe and efficient environment for our whole school community.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and young people. Your enthusiasm and proactive, ‘can do’ attitude will be amongst your strengths. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.