School Receptionist

eTeach UK Limited; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a friendly and highly organized School Receptionist for a front-facing role at Mayfield School. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, managing the reception desk, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and strong IT proficiency. This role requires a proactive attitude and the willingness to be trained as a First Aider.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to be trained as a First Aider.
• Proactive and attentive to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school’s reception desk and telephone switchboard.
• Greet visitors and manage sign-in procedures.
• Provide administrative support using school systems.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office

Proactive attitude with attention to detail

Team-oriented approach

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visitor management system (InVentry)

Job description

Receptionist36 hours per week, Term Time Only (39 weeks), INSET days
Monday to Thursday: 7.45am – 4.00pm, Friday: 7.45am – 3.45pm
(30minute unpaid break)
Salary: Scale 3 point 5-6: £24,048 actual / FTE: £28,728paCLOSING DATE: Monday 1 September 2025 - 12pmJoin Our Team at Mayfield School – Make a Difference Every Day
Thank you for considering a career at Mayfield School. We’re excited to welcome passionate and dedicated professionals to join our inclusive, ambitious, and forward-thinking team.
We are seeking a friendly, professional, and highly organised School Receptionist to join our administrative team. This is a key front-facing role, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students, and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate the school’s reception desk and telephone switchboard.
Greet visitors, ensure ID is checked, and manage sign-in procedures using our visitor management system (InVentry).
Provide administrative support using Microsoft Office and school systems such as Arbor.
Maintain a calm and professional reception area
Requirements:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and email systems.
A flexible, team-oriented approach and willingness to support across the admin team.
Proactive attitude with attention to detail and pride in presentation
Willingness to be trained as a First Aider (training provided) Important Notes:
We do not accept CVs.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
To learn more about our school, please visit our website.