School Receptionist & Admin Support

Teacheroo; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming secondary school seeking a warm, professional receptionist to join our team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and students, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and smooth daily operations.

In this varied role you will answer calls and emails, manage appointments and deliveries, support staff with admin tasks, and undertake first aid training to care for the school community. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing or reception role.
• Good IT skills with confidence using email and office software.
• Strong organisational abilities in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for working with children and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, sign them in and out, and maintain a safe reception area.
• Answer phone calls and manage the main email account, routing enquiries.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings and room bookings for staff and students.
• Handle post, packages, deliveries and order supplies as needed.
• Provide first aid when trained and keep health and safety records up to date.
• Assist the wider team with data entry, photocopying and other admin duties.

Skills

Customer service

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication

safeguarding awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming secondary school seeking a warm, professional receptionist to join our team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and students, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and smooth daily operations.

In this varied role you will answer calls and emails, manage appointments and deliveries, support staff with admin tasks, and undertake first aid training to care for the school community. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.