Temporary School Receptionist

Office Angels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary School Receptionist to join a busy school office in Stanmore. This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, where you'll manage calls, greet visitors, and support office administration. The ideal candidate has previous experience in a school office and is proficient in Microsoft Office as well as other relevant tools. The position is temporary for 4–8 weeks at a pay rate of £14.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy school office environment.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to multitask under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming calls, parent queries, and emergency contacts.
• Provide admin support to the Headteacher and Leadership Team.
• Greet and monitor visitors ensuring safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Tools

Arbor

ParentPay

CPOMS

Job description

Temporary School Receptionist

We are currently seeking a Temporary School Receptionist to join our clients busy school office team immediately. This is a vital front-facing role requiring excellent communication and organisational skills.

📍 Location: Stanmore
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:45pm (30-minute lunch break)
📅 Duration: Temporary, 4-8 weeks
💼 Pay: £14.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming calls, parent queries, and emergency contacts.
• Provide admin support to the Headteacher, Business Manager, and Leadership Team.
• Greet and monitor visitors, ensuring safeguarding and security procedures are followed.
• Maintain pupil attendance records and update ParentPay for school meals.
• Handle emails, incoming post, and general office correspondence.
• Ensure safe use of office equipment and arrange maintenance when needed.
• Support overall site security and assist with general office duties including photocopying and filing.

Ideal Candidate

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience using Arbor, ParentPay, and CPOMS is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in a busy school office environment.
• Friendly, professional, and able to multitask under pressure.

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