School Receptionist - Greenwich

Randstad Education; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package through Randstad

Online training platform access

Refer a friend scheme (£300 Love2Shop)

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Randstad Education in Greenwich is seeking a School Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our school community. This full-time role (35 hours, Monday–Friday) offers a welcoming, organized environment and opportunities for CV development.

You will greet visitors, manage calls, and provide admin support to help the school run smoothly. This position values strong communication, reliability, and teamwork in a vibrant school setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Hold right to work in the UK and provide two references.
• DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, students, parents and staff with a warm and professional demeanor.
• Answer and direct phone calls efficiently and accurately.
• Manage the school's main reception area, ensuring it is tidy and welcoming.
• Provide administrative support, such as handling mail, managing appointments and maintaining records.
• Assist with other tasks as needed, contributing to the smooth running of the school office.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Organisation skills

Time management

Right to work in UK

References (2)

SIMS experience

DBS update service willingness

Tools

SIMS database software

Job description

School Receptionist

Are you a friendly and organised individual with excellent communication skills?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and providing exceptional customer service?

Our client in Greenwich is seeking a welcoming and organised School Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our school community. This is a full time position, Monday - Friday for 35 hours.

This amazing school is looking for people with high aspirations, the desire to achieve and succeed - both for themselves and the students, but also for the community and their colleagues. This means we're looking for creative thinkers, inspiring individuals and team players.

What do we offer

• Competitive salary of £14.50 per hour
• Benefits package through Randstad
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment
• A friendly and supportive work environment in a vibrant school community
• Support to edit and improve your CV
• Online training platform with access to courses
• Refer a friend scheme with a reward of £300 of Love 2 Shop vouchers!

In this role, you will:

• Greet visitors, students, parents and staff with a warm and professional demeanor
• Answer and direct phone calls efficiently and accurately
• Manage the school's main reception area, ensuring it is tidy and welcoming
• Provide administrative support, such as handling mail, managing appointments and maintaining records
• Assist with other tasks as needed, contributing to the smooth running of the school office

Skill sets that are necessary for this position:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Hold the right to work/eligibility in the UK (Essential)
• 2 recent professional references
• Previous experience working with School database software (SIMS) is desirable
• DBS on the update service or willingness to get one

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.