School Receptionist-School Experience Essential

Education Matters Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Matters Group is seeking an experienced School Receptionist for a school in Twickenham on a full-time, long-term basis. The role requires previous hands-on experience as a School Receptionist within a school setting.

You will manage the reception, handle calls and emails, sign visitors in, support attendance and admissions inquiries, and maintain records while ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed. ASAP start available.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience as a School Receptionist is essential.
• Experience working in a school office and using school administration systems.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and visitor procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy school environment.
• Availability to start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage school reception desk and act as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors and staff.
• Answer calls, manage emails and handle daily enquiries.
• Sign visitors in and out in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Support with pupil attendance, admissions enquiries and school office administration.
• Maintain accurate records and update school systems.
• Ensure the reception area operates professionally and efficiently.

Skills

School reception

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Tools

School admin systems

Job description

School Receptionist-School Experience Essential

School Receptionist – School Experience Essential

Location: Twickenham

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Monday–Friday

Pay: £120–£130 per day

We are recruiting for an experienced School Receptionist to join a school in Twickenham on a full-time, long-term basis.

Please note: Previous experience working specifically as a receptionist within a school is essential. We are only considering candidates who have worked in a school reception role. General reception, office administration or customer service experience outside of a school setting will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception desk and acting as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors and staff.
• Answering calls, managing emails and handling daily enquiries.
• Signing visitors in and out in line with school safeguarding procedures.
• Supporting with pupil attendance, admissions enquiries and school office administration.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems.
• Ensuring the reception area operates professionally and efficiently.

Essential Requirements

• Previous hands-on experience as a School Receptionist is essential.
• Experience working within a school office and using school administration systems.
• A strong understanding of school safeguarding and visitor procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm and professional in a busy school environment.
• Availability to start ASAP.

Applications from candidates without previous school reception experience will not be considered.