School Receptionist & Administrator

The Independent Schools Council; England; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Hospital School in Suffolk is seeking a proactive School Receptionist & Administrator to be the first point of contact, ensuring a warm, professional welcome for pupils, families and visitors. You will manage front desk enquiries, handle calls and emails, and support general administration with discretion and accuracy.

The role requires excellent communication, reliability, attention to detail and competent IT skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for face-to-face, telephone and email interactions.
• Reliable, with strong attention to detail and administrative abilities.
• Basic IT proficiency and ability to use office software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for pupils, families and visitors.
• Manage front desk enquiries by phone, email and in person.
• Provide general administrative support with discretion and accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Administrative skills

Job description

Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London, Royal Hospital School (RHS) is a leading, co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education, fit for the modern world.

In 2025, RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group (ILG). This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique, our traditions, our character, and our community spirit.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy:

School Receptionist & Administrator

As the first point of contact for the Royal Hospital School, the successful candidate needs to be highly professional, well presented, discreet and personable with excellent communication skills; face to face, on the telephone and via email.

This pivotal role requires reliability, excellent attention to detail and appropriate IT and administrative skills.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 November 2026

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 10 November 2026

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.