School Receptionist

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

• 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.

Hours: Full time, on-site

Pay Rate: £17 per hour

Contract: 4-8 week temporary contact

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