Receptionist and Administrative Officer
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,288 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5 SCP 12 (Outer London): £32,535 FTE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, England, BR3 3SJ |
| Company: | Harris Federation |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 918334183 |
Summary
About UsOur Academy opened in September 2015 in order to provide high quality primary places for local families. We believe that every child is unique and that each deserves the opportunity to be happy, feel valued and experience success. We are part of a Federation of schools with an established track record in Bromley and across London. Our staff team is committed to ensuring that all of our children access the highest quality education in a safe and nurturing environment. We believe that all children can achieve and know that it is our job as educators to do everything possible to enable children to reach their potential. We are lucky to have a bright, modern and welcoming building for our school community. We are fortunate to have a strong and committed partnership with our parent body, a tradition we want to continue as the Academy grows and develops. SummaryDo you have administration experience within a school environment? Support Harris Primary Academy Beckenham in the smooth running of our administration office and wider academy. We are looking for a Receptionist and Administrative Officer to join us.
The actual salary for this role will be £26,129.22 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). Main Areas of ResponsibilityIn this key role, you will:
Undertake reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors, dealing with parental and visitor enquiries and supporting student enquiries
Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties
Assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc.
Provide general clerical/admin support
Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems
Produce lists/information/data as required
Undertake typing, word processing and other IT based tasks
Take notes at meetings
Sort and distribute mail
Undertake administrative procedures
Maintain and collate pupil reports
Undertake routing administration of school lettings and other uses of school premises
Provide timely and effective operation of secretarial and administrative support to the line manager
Assist the Academy by maintaining good relationships with staff, parents, governors, contractors, representatives and external agencies in order to promote the objectives of the School
Clerk the governing body meetings, preparing agendas, papers and minutes and keeping records as required
Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Experience of delivering a high-quality service
Experience of a range of general administrative duties
Good ICT skills and experience, including Word, Excel, and management information systems
Experience working with children of relevant age (11-19)
A good standard of general education, including literacy and numeracy skills
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
The actual salary for this role will be £26,129.22 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). Main Areas of ResponsibilityIn this key role, you will:
Undertake reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors, dealing with parental and visitor enquiries and supporting student enquiries
Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties
Assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc.
Provide general clerical/admin support
Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems
Produce lists/information/data as required
Undertake typing, word processing and other IT based tasks
Take notes at meetings
Sort and distribute mail
Undertake administrative procedures
Maintain and collate pupil reports
Undertake routing administration of school lettings and other uses of school premises
Provide timely and effective operation of secretarial and administrative support to the line manager
Assist the Academy by maintaining good relationships with staff, parents, governors, contractors, representatives and external agencies in order to promote the objectives of the School
Clerk the governing body meetings, preparing agendas, papers and minutes and keeping records as required
Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Experience of delivering a high-quality service
Experience of a range of general administrative duties
Good ICT skills and experience, including Word, Excel, and management information systems
Experience working with children of relevant age (11-19)
A good standard of general education, including literacy and numeracy skills
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.