School Receptionist

Remedy Recruitment Group; Islington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency seeks a School Receptionist/Admin to manage reception duties and provide administrative support at a SEMH Performing Arts College in Islington. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, and experienced in administration, particularly in a school setting. This role offers opportunities for training and career development in a creative environment focused on the needs of young people.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Creative working environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or administrative work is desirable.
• Comfort with handling safeguarding processes and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception duties and ensure safety procedures.
• Provide administrative support, including handling calls and messages.

Skills

Organisation

Approachability

Proactivity

Teamwork

Job description

School Receptionist / Admin & Safeguarding Support - September Start - SEMH Performing Arts College, Islington

Are you organised, approachable, and passionate about supporting young people?
Do you thrive in a busy environment where no two days are the same?

Remedy Education are working with a fantastic SEMH Performing Arts College in Islington who are looking to appoint a School Receptionist/Administrator from September. This is a varied role where you will not only manage reception duties but also play a key part in supporting general administration and safeguarding processes.

The Successful Candidate Will Be:

• Friendly, professional, and confident when dealing with staff, students, and visitors
• Experienced in reception or administrative work (school-based experience desirable)
• Proactive, well-organised, and able to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable supporting safeguarding processes and handling sensitive information discreetly
• A team player who can adapt quickly and support the wider admin team

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Welcoming visitors, staff, and students to the college and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
• Operating the college reception/switchboard, handling calls and messages efficiently
• Supporting safeguarding administration, including maintaining records and liaising with the safeguarding lead
• Carrying out general admin tasks such as word processing, filing, post, and preparing documents
• Assisting with student references, attendance admin, and documentation for external agencies
• Helping to organise reception cover and ensuring the reception area is always welcoming and professional
• Providing flexible support to the admin team across different areas of the college

The College Can Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• The opportunity to work in a creative, performing arts-focused environment
• Training and development, including safeguarding training
• A role where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people with SEMH needs
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career in school administration while contributing to a college that puts creativity, care, and safeguarding at the heart of everything they do.

To apply for this School Receptionist/Admin role, please send your CV to Zeki at Remedy Education.