Front of House (Alleyn's Hampstead Senior)
Cognita has formed a partnership with the Alleyn’s Schools Group to establish two leading independent day schools in north London. This pioneering collaboration brings together one of the world’s most influential education groups, Cognita, which educates over 100,000 students across 21 countries, and Alleyn’s, south London’s finest co‑educational day school and Co‑educational School of the Year 2025. As part of this partnership, North Bridge House Regent’s Park Prep and North Bridge House Hampstead are becoming Alleyn’s schools. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park successfully transitioned this September, welcoming pupils aged 3–11. Alleyn’s Hampstead will follow in September 2026, offering an exceptional education for pupils aged 2–18 and bringing the distinctive Alleyn’s ethos of academic excellence, creativity, and care to north London.
About the Role
As a member of the Front of House team, you will be the face of the school, providing a warm, professional welcome to all visitors and ensuring a positive experience from arrival to departure. You will manage reception duties, respond to enquiries, and maintain a well‑organised front desk, while supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school. You will coordinate visitor access, handle deliveries, and assist with events, working closely with colleagues across departments. You will also play a key role in maintaining site security, following procedures and responding appropriately to incidents to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the school community.
Who We Are Looking For
You will be an approachable and professional individual with experience in a customer‑facing role. You will communicate confidently and effectively, both in person and in writing, and build strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and visitors. Highly organised and proactive, you will manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and a calm, positive approach. You will be reliable, team‑oriented, and able to use sound judgement when handling queries or concerns. With a strong commitment to customer service, you will take pride in representing the school and consistently go the extra mile.
Benefits at Cognita
- Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
- Enrolment in our company pension scheme
- Free lunch provided during Term Time
- School holidays and public holidays
- School fee discount
- Exclusive third‑party discounts
- Ongoing professional development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026.
Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
Contact Details:
Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd Recruitment Team
