School Receptionist job at London Full Time

We are working with a school in Chelsea who are seeking a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist to support the front office function. This role is the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and staff, and plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school’s administrative operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact at the school reception, welcoming visitors and managing sign-in procedures
• Answering and directing telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner
• Managing general email inboxes and responding to routine enquiries
• Supporting attendance administration, including recording late arrivals and absences
• Maintaining accurate pupil, staff and visitor records
• Liaising with parents, staff and external stakeholders as required
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
• Providing general administrative support to the school office team
• Assisting with diary management, room bookings and meeting arrangements
• Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times

Person Specification

• Previous experience in an administrative or receptionist role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Professional, calm and approachable manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting
• Knowledge of school management systems (e.g. SIMS, Arbor or similar)
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• This role is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

Location: Chelsea, London

Hours: Full time, on-site

Pay Rate: £17 per hour

Contract: 4-8 week temporary contact