School Receptionist & Front Desk Coordinator

Bwsgirls; London Borough of Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bwsgirls in London is seeking a school receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors, staff and pupils. You will manage front-office operations, handle enquiries and support essential administrative tasks to keep the school running smoothly.

The role requires a friendly, capable communicator with experience working with young people and proficiency in Microsoft Office. It is a full-time on-site position with opportunities for professional development and safeguarding adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people in an educational or well-being setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Caring and calm approach with pupils, staff and visitors.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reception is tidy and presentable at all times.
• Answer telephone calls, take messages and redirect as appropriate.
• Welcome Visitors – manage visitors signing in and out, issuing lanyards.
• Maintain stock of lanyards for visitors / governors.
• Managing post coming into and going out of school: franking machine / ordering labels; ensure funds are topped up; franking post to be collected; organising 'next day' and 'signed for' post; deliver post to staff pigeon holes.
• Liaise with the Site team to reserve parking spaces as necessary.
• Stationery orders – BW House Departments (SEN, Inclusion, English, Library, HR, Cover, Office).
• Maintain school staff telephone list and circulate updates.
• Signage in reception – ensure boards are updated (Head Students, House Winners).
• Support the wider admin team at peak times with various administrative tasks.
• Have weekly/regular meetings with PA to Headteacher & Office Manager for support and to discuss issues arising.
• Annual appraisal and objective setting with PA to Headteacher & Office Manager.
• Participate in staff development days as appropriate.
• Assist in ensuring Health & Safety in the workplace.
• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the DHT/HT/Office Manager.

Skills

Experience with young people in an edu

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel

Excellent communication & inter-person

Caring and calm approach

Ability to work independently

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Bwsgirls in London is seeking a school receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors, staff and pupils. You will manage front-office operations, handle enquiries and support essential administrative tasks to keep the school running smoothly.

The role requires a friendly, capable communicator with experience working with young people and proficiency in Microsoft Office. It is a full-time on-site position with opportunities for professional development and safeguarding adherence.