Receptionist (Job Share)
| Posting date: | 06 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | London, N6 5LY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 26b4d21a-5767-419f-a4a3-7d0365fe869c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, visitors, and external agencies.
* Previous experience in a receptionist, administrative, customer service, or school office role.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment.
* Ability to remain calm, professional, and approachable when dealing with enquiries and challenging situations.
* Good ICT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
* Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information with discretion.
* Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in administrative tasks.
* Experience of working within a school or educational setting (desirable).
* Experience using school management systems such as SIMS, ParentMail, Inventry, ParentPay, or similar systems (desirable).
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake First Aid training.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider administrative team.
* A professional, welcoming, and customer-focused approach as the first point of contact for the College.
* Flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to support the wider needs of the school community.
What the school offers its staff
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and respectful pupils.
• A supportive and welcoming staff community.
• Strong leadership and committed Governors.
• A well-structured CPD programme and opportunities for professional growth.
• A school committed to high standards and continuous improvement
• 2-week October half Term
• Free Parking
• Free Tea & Coffee
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.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, visitors, and external agencies.
* Previous experience in a receptionist, administrative, customer service, or school office role.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment.
* Ability to remain calm, professional, and approachable when dealing with enquiries and challenging situations.
* Good ICT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
* Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information with discretion.
* Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in administrative tasks.
* Experience of working within a school or educational setting (desirable).
* Experience using school management systems such as SIMS, ParentMail, Inventry, ParentPay, or similar systems (desirable).
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake First Aid training.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider administrative team.
* A professional, welcoming, and customer-focused approach as the first point of contact for the College.
* Flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to support the wider needs of the school community.
What the school offers its staff
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and respectful pupils.
• A supportive and welcoming staff community.
• Strong leadership and committed Governors.
• A well-structured CPD programme and opportunities for professional growth.
• A school committed to high standards and continuous improvement
• 2-week October half Term
• Free Parking
• Free Tea & Coffee
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.