School Receptionist/Administrator

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education in South East London is seeking an experienced School Receptionist/Administrator to join its busy school office on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. The role requires strong MIS experience, excellent IT and administrative skills, and a professional telephone manner.

You will manage reception duties, maintain pupil records, handle communications, and support staff across the school. Applicants should have previous school administration experience and be comfortable working in a

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration and MIS systems.
• Experience working in a busy school environment.
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• Professional telephone manner and data handling accuracy.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Welcome pupils, parents, visitors and staff to the school.
• Answer telephone calls and deal with emails and enquiries.
• Manage reception and act as first point of contact.
• Maintain pupil/school records using MIS systems.
• Update and retrieve information from school databases.
• Manage attendance, admissions and pupil administration.
• Prepare letters, reports and other documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and complete data entry.
• Handle sensitive information and follow procedures.
• Provide administrative support to staff and the school team.
• Prioritise a varied workload in a busy office.

Skills

MIS systems

Reception/Administration

IT skills

Communication skills

Tools

MIS software

Job description

School Receptionist/Administrator

Location: South East London
Contract: Full-time, Temp-to-Perm
Rate: Negotiable based on experience
Start Date: September 2026

A specialist school in South East London is seeking an experienced School Receptionist/Administrator to join its busy school office on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis.

This School Receptionist/Administrator role is suited to someone with school administration experience who is familiar with MIS systems and has experience working within a busy school environment. The successful School Receptionist/Administrator will manage reception duties and a range of administrative tasks across the school.

The Role - School Receptionist/Administrator

As a School Receptionist/Administrator in South East London, the successful candidate will manage the day-to-day duties within the school office.

Duties will include:

• Welcoming pupils, parents, visitors and staff to the school.

• Answering telephone calls and dealing with emails and enquiries.

• Managing the school reception and acting as a professional first point of contact.

• Maintaining accurate pupil and school records using MIS systems.

• Updating and retrieving information from school databases.

• Managing attendance, admissions and general pupil administration.

• Preparing letters, reports and other school documentation.

• Maintaining accurate records and completing data entry.

• Handling sensitive information appropriately and following school procedures.

• Providing administrative assistance to staff and the wider school team.

• Managing a varied workload and prioritising tasks within a busy office environment.

About You - School Receptionist/Administrator

The school is looking for a School Receptionist/Administrator with previous administration experience and knowledge of working within a school setting.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a School Receptionist/Administrator, School Administrator, Receptionist or in a similar administrative role.

• Experience working within a school or education setting.

• Good working knowledge of MIS systems and the ability to maintain accurate pupil records.

• Experience working within a busy environment with a varied workload.

• Strong IT and administrative skills.

• The ability to write and speak with ease.

• Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling data.

• A professional telephone manner and approach to reception duties.

• The ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.

School Receptionist/Administrator - South East London

This School Receptionist/Administrator position is based in South East London and offers a full-time temp-to-perm opportunity.

The role would suit an experienced School Receptionist/Administrator who enjoys working in a busy school office and has previous experience using MIS systems.

Key Details

Job Title: School Receptionist/Administrator
Location: South East London
Contract: Full-time, Temp-to-Perm
Rate: Negotiable based on experience
Setting: Specialist school

If you are an experienced School Receptionist/Administrator looking for a full-time opportunity in South East London, with strong MIS experience.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.