Welcoming School Receptionist | First Aid-Trained

Lift Schools; Erith; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming secondary school within the Lift Schools network, seeking a warm, professional receptionist to greet visitors and support daily operations. You’ll be the first contact for visitors, parents and students, helping create a friendly, safe and well-organised environment.

You’ll manage the reception, handle calls and emails, coordinate appointments and deliveries, assist with admin tasks and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing or reception role in a school or similar environment.
• Proficient IT abilities, including email and office software.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a friendly approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, parents, students and staff with warmth and professionalism, signing them in and out.
• Answer phone calls and manage the main email account.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings and room bookings.
• Handle incoming post and deliveries, order supplies.
• Complete first aid training and provide care as needed.
• Support the wider team with data entry, photocopying and administrative duties.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

IT skills (email & office software)

Organisational skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Passion for children & young people

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming secondary school within the Lift Schools network, seeking a warm, professional receptionist to greet visitors and support daily operations. You’ll be the first contact for visitors, parents and students, helping create a friendly, safe and well-organised environment.

You’ll manage the reception, handle calls and emails, coordinate appointments and deliveries, assist with admin tasks and safeguarding.