School Receptionist

Crone Corkill; 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. This role is pivotal in creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors, staff, and pupils. You will be the first point of contact, managing communications and ensuring smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to work and a commitment to child welfare. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the school community, and enjoy a fulfilling role that combines administrative duties with a warm front-of-house presence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and manage phone calls and emails efficiently.
• Maintain an organised reception area and handle administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Multitasking Skills

Professional Telephone Manner

Customer Service Experience

Job description

School Receptionist (Term Time Only)
Private School
South West London
£20-22,000 per annum
Fully Office Based
Monday-Friday 8am-5

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!