School Receptionist - Secondary School in Hillingdon

School Receptionist – Secondary School in Hillingdon

Position: School Receptionist

Location: Hillingdon, West London

Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Salary: £85 – £115 per day / £23,000 – £26,000 per annum (equivalent, depending on experience)

We are currently seeking a warm, professional, and highly organised School Receptionist to join a welcoming secondary school team in Hillingdon starting as soon as possible.

As the primary point of contact for the school community, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional front-of-house customer service, upholding strict safeguarding and security procedures, and assisting with daily administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcoming all visitors, parents, staff, and contractors to the school while ensuring rigorous adherence to safeguarding and sign-in protocols.

• Operating the main school switchboard, managing incoming calls, routing messages, and handling general enquiries efficiently.

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to teachers, pastoral teams, and senior leadership.

• Managing school post, deliveries, and correspondence.

• Assisting with pupil attendance tracking, student services duties, and updating school management systems (e.g., SIMS / Arbor) as required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a school reception, administration, or customer-facing administrative role is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with education management systems (such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom) is advantageous.

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and telephone manner.

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), with excellent organisational capabilities.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced receptionist or administrator looking for an exciting new opportunity within the education sector, please apply directly with your updated CV or call View phone number on careers.marchantrecruitment.co.uk for further details.