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Receptionist/ Administrator

Job details
Posting date: 26 August 2025
Salary: £14 to £15 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 September 2025
Location: Stratford, London, E7 9PR
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Brook Street
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: BBBH421320_1756218839

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Summary

School Receptionist / Administrator - Long-Term Opportunity (up to 1 year), Pay Rate- £14-15per hour
Location: East London
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Start Date: Early September
Contract Type: Ongoing agency placement (term-time, with some holiday cover)

Are you a calm, organised, and confident front-of-house professional with experience in school administration or reception?

We are working with a well-regarded secondary school in East London that is looking to appoint a Receptionist/Administrator for the full academic year, starting in September. This is a key front-of-house role where you'll be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Welcoming students, parents, visitors, and staff in a professional and friendly manner

  • Answering calls and handling enquiries

  • Supporting with day-to-day administrative tasks

  • Maintaining accurate records and managing data systems

  • Liaising with different departments to support school operations

What We're Looking For:

  • Previous experience in a school or educational environment (Reception/Admin)

  • Strong communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone

  • Able to stay calm and professional under pressure

  • Comfortable multitasking in a busy school office

  • Experience using SIMS, Arbor, or similar school data systems (preferred but not essential)

Additional Details:

  • Trial day likely to take place on Wednesday 3rd September

  • Long-term agency role for the entire academic year (with the possibility of some holiday cover)

  • Paid via agency on a competitive day rate

If you're enthusiastic about working in a school environment and are available from September, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply now with your CV, and a consultant will be in touch shortly.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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