School Receptionist

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school in South West London is seeking a friendly and professional School Receptionist to be the welcoming face of the institution. This role is integral to ensuring smooth daily operations, requiring strong communication and organisational skills. As the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and pupils, you'll manage phone calls, emails, and oversee security protocols while maintaining an organised reception area. If you are passionate about providing excellent service and thrive in a busy environment, this is the perfect opportunity to join a supportive community dedicated to child welfare and education.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing or administrative role is essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors and manage correspondence.
• Maintain an organised reception area and handle administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Multitasking

Customer Service

Proactive Approach

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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School Receptionist (Term Time Only)
Private School
South West London
£20-22,000 per annum
Fully Office Based
Monday-Friday 8am-5.15pm

Is this the role for you:

We are seeking a friendly and professional School Receptionist to provide a welcoming front-of-house presence at a well-respected independent school. This role requires strong communication, organisation, and multitasking skills to ensure the smooth running of daily operations in a busy school environment.

What you will do:

The receptionist will be the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and pupils, ensuring a warm and professional welcome. Managing phone calls, emails, and general correspondence efficiently will be key, along with overseeing visitor sign-in procedures to maintain security protocols. The role also involves maintaining an organised reception area, handling administrative tasks such as bookings, supply orders, and logistics, and ensuring that deliveries reach the correct staff members. Additionally, the receptionist will support children arriving by school transport and provide general assistance to senior leadership and administrative teams as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a customer-facing or administrative role
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional telephone manner and confidence in handling queries
• A flexible and proactive approach to work
• A commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming school environment. If you have the skills, experience, and enthusiasm for this role, we'd love to hear from you!