Temporary School Receptionist

Love Success PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Love Success PLC in South West London is seeking a friendly, professional School Receptionist to manage a busy front desk for a temporary contract. The role requires strong administrative and customer service skills to support pupils, staff and parents in a fast-paced school environment.

You will greet visitors, answer calls, handle emails and provide general office support with a calm, organised approach while maintaining safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• A valid Enhanced DBS certificate is essential.
• Previous reception or administrative experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Confident using computers and office systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy school reception and acting as the first point of contact.
• Welcoming visitors, parents, pupils and staff.
• Answering incoming calls and directing enquiries appropriately.
• Managing emails and general administrative duties.
• Signing visitors in and out and following school safeguarding procedures.
• Providing general office and administrative support.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Job description

This temporary School Receptionist role in South West London runs full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm, with an immediate start. Love Success PLC seeks a friendly, organised professional to manage a busy reception and serve as first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and staff. Duties include answering calls, directing enquiries, handling emails and general administration. Strong customer service and administrative abilities are essential, alongside a welcoming manner. Pay is £15.00 to £16.50 per hour plus holiday pay, offered on a temporary contract. The post suits someone who remains calm and efficient while supporting a school community.

Temporary School Receptionist Location: South West London

We are currently recruiting for a friendly, professional and organised School Receptionist to join a busy school in South West London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and customer service skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced school environment.

Location: South West London

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Pay rate: £15.00 - £16.50 per hour + holiday pay

Start date: ASAP

Working pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a busy school reception and acting as the first point of contact
• Welcoming visitors, parents, pupils and staff
• Answering incoming calls and directing enquiries appropriately
• Managing emails and general administrative duties
• Signing visitors in and out and following school safeguarding procedures
• Providing general office and administrative support
• Maintaining a professional, friendly and welcoming reception area

Essential Requirements

• A valid Enhanced DBS certificate is essential
• Previous reception or administrative experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Confident using computers and office systems
• A professional, friendly and organised approach
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy school environment