Receptionist
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW16 5UQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 233d7699-e70e-4881-980a-85c1825893d2 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is set within a diverse and vibrant community; as a school we benefit from this rich variety of cultures and traditions which form the bedrock of our inclusive ethos. We are looking to employ exceptional staff who share our values and determination to provide Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form pupils with a first-class education that enables them to thrive and succeed in their learning and life.
We are looking for an excellent Receptionist with:
• excellent verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with colleagues, pupils, other professionals;
• experience of working in a busy school office environment;
• knowledge of software programmes such as publisher, word, excel, adobe and how they work best;
• ability to build and form good relationships with pupils, colleagues and other professionals;
• the skills to work successfully as part of a team, establishing effective working relationships and flexible working practices;
• experience of following direction and working in collaboration with colleagues, parents, pupils and the school community;
• strong interpersonal skills;
• experience of developing, managing and maintaining accurate records and filing systems;
• experience of handling difficult situations and conversations successfully;
• the ability to show initiative and priorities ones own work and that of others even when under pressure.
Our inclusive and highly skilled leadership team bring a range of experience and insight to their roles and are committed to providing an exceptional and enriching education for all.
What the school offers its staff
Working at Woodmansterne is never dull. Creative ideas are listened to and considered and challenge is encouraged. Staff here are keen and confident to go the extra mile, knowing that their input is valued and respected. Woodmansterne is a special place, ask anyone who has walked through our doors, the learning environment is calm and enriched; pupils, staff and parents are happy.
Our goal is simple, to ‘achieve excellence together’. We do this by supporting each other and having a relentless focus on inspiring our young people (and each other) to be the very best version of themselves that they can be.
Working closely across primary and secondary phases has ensured cohesion between staff, a greater understanding of effective transition and how children learn and flourish. As a community, we embrace opportunities to learn from each other, rise to challenges and overcome obstacles.
Why should you come and work for us?
We have fantastic children and families (many schools say that, but we really do);
• We have amazing new buildings (our secondary building won an award for technological architecture from CIAT1) with two fantastic libraries, dedicated ICT suites, specialist food rooms, science labs, music studio & provisions, ICT rich learning spaces and a huge outside space including a large playing field, 2 MUGA's, edible garden and Trim Trail;
• Discounted wrap around care if your child/ren attend Play Professional's after school club provision (either at Woodmansterne or another school);
• Our exciting, enriched, curriculum is pupil-centred aimed at capturing every child’s full learning potential;
• We are committed to staff well-being and have a well-being committee who arrange book clubs, get-togethers, well-being INSETs, exercise classes and well-being activities, as well as working closely with leaders to improve staff well-being;
• A commitment to personalised professional development and opportunities for career growth;
• We have a cohesive, friendly, highly-skilled and passionate staff body, who are completely committed to Woodmansterne’s values and ethos;
• Access to Cyclescheme;
• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and sugar) in our wonderful spacious staffrooms and work areas;
• Delicious food cooked by our Chefs in Schools team at affordable prices;
• The uniqueness of our all-through provision means exciting opportunities for cross-phase collaboration between primary and secondary;
• We have strong partnerships with families, the local community, other Lambeth schools and Teaching Alliances.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form is set within a diverse and vibrant community; as a school we benefit from this rich variety of cultures and traditions which form the bedrock of our inclusive ethos. We are looking to employ exceptional staff who share our values and determination to provide Woodmansterne School & Sixth Form pupils with a first-class education that enables them to thrive and succeed in their learning and life.
We are looking for an excellent Receptionist with:
• excellent verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with colleagues, pupils, other professionals;
• experience of working in a busy school office environment;
• knowledge of software programmes such as publisher, word, excel, adobe and how they work best;
• ability to build and form good relationships with pupils, colleagues and other professionals;
• the skills to work successfully as part of a team, establishing effective working relationships and flexible working practices;
• experience of following direction and working in collaboration with colleagues, parents, pupils and the school community;
• strong interpersonal skills;
• experience of developing, managing and maintaining accurate records and filing systems;
• experience of handling difficult situations and conversations successfully;
• the ability to show initiative and priorities ones own work and that of others even when under pressure.
Our inclusive and highly skilled leadership team bring a range of experience and insight to their roles and are committed to providing an exceptional and enriching education for all.
What the school offers its staff
Working at Woodmansterne is never dull. Creative ideas are listened to and considered and challenge is encouraged. Staff here are keen and confident to go the extra mile, knowing that their input is valued and respected. Woodmansterne is a special place, ask anyone who has walked through our doors, the learning environment is calm and enriched; pupils, staff and parents are happy.
Our goal is simple, to ‘achieve excellence together’. We do this by supporting each other and having a relentless focus on inspiring our young people (and each other) to be the very best version of themselves that they can be.
Working closely across primary and secondary phases has ensured cohesion between staff, a greater understanding of effective transition and how children learn and flourish. As a community, we embrace opportunities to learn from each other, rise to challenges and overcome obstacles.
Why should you come and work for us?
We have fantastic children and families (many schools say that, but we really do);
• We have amazing new buildings (our secondary building won an award for technological architecture from CIAT1) with two fantastic libraries, dedicated ICT suites, specialist food rooms, science labs, music studio & provisions, ICT rich learning spaces and a huge outside space including a large playing field, 2 MUGA's, edible garden and Trim Trail;
• Discounted wrap around care if your child/ren attend Play Professional's after school club provision (either at Woodmansterne or another school);
• Our exciting, enriched, curriculum is pupil-centred aimed at capturing every child’s full learning potential;
• We are committed to staff well-being and have a well-being committee who arrange book clubs, get-togethers, well-being INSETs, exercise classes and well-being activities, as well as working closely with leaders to improve staff well-being;
• A commitment to personalised professional development and opportunities for career growth;
• We have a cohesive, friendly, highly-skilled and passionate staff body, who are completely committed to Woodmansterne’s values and ethos;
• Access to Cyclescheme;
• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and sugar) in our wonderful spacious staffrooms and work areas;
• Delicious food cooked by our Chefs in Schools team at affordable prices;
• The uniqueness of our all-through provision means exciting opportunities for cross-phase collaboration between primary and secondary;
• We have strong partnerships with families, the local community, other Lambeth schools and Teaching Alliances.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.