School Receptionist – Wonderful Secondary School In Haringey (Asap Start)

A wonderful, vibrant secondary school in Haringey is seeking to appoint a welcoming, organized, and proactive Receptionist to join its dedicated administrative team for an immediate ASAP start.

This is an excellent opportunity to serve as the main point of contact for a thriving secondary setting known for its strong community ties, supportive leadership, and collaborative staff culture.

Job Overview

This well-respected secondary school has an outstanding reputation for high standards, inclusive values, and a dynamic learning environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional front-of-house service and ensuring smooth daily administrative operations.

As the friendly face of the school, you will manage reception inquiries, welcome parents, visitors, contractors, and students, handle telephone calls, and assist with essential office tasks. This is a fast-paced, highly varied role suited to an approachable, organized, and dependable professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff the main school reception desk, delivering a warm, professional, and efficient welcome to all visitors, parents, and students

• Manage visitor sign-in procedures, issue security passes, and strictly enforce whole-school safeguarding protocols

• Handle incoming calls, answer general inquiries, and direct messages to appropriate staff members in a timely manner

• Update pupil records, attendance entries, and late arrivals using school database systems

• Process incoming and outgoing mail, manage administrative email inboxes, and assist with school-wide communications

• Assist senior leadership and office colleagues with filing, printing, correspondence, and general administrative support

• Maintain a calm, organized, and welcoming front-of-house reception area at all times

• Support the smooth day-to-day administrative running of the busy school office

The School

This successful secondary school in Haringey is celebrated for its inclusive ethos, energetic atmosphere, and strong focus on student welfare. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, modern administrative facilities, and a collaborative team culture where everyone’s contribution is valued.

The reception desk sits at the heart of the school community, ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for every student, parent, and guest who enters the site.

What’s on Offer

• Wonderful and supportive secondary school environment

• Competitive salary paid to scale on support staff scales

• Opportunities for professional development and administrative training

• Term-time working pattern

• Convenient Haringey location with excellent public transport links across North and Central London

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will feature:

• Previous experience in a school office, reception, or busy customer-facing administrative role

• Familiarity with school management software ("e.g., SIMS, Arbor") and standard Microsoft Office applications

• Exceptional interpersonal, face-to-face, and phone communication skills

• Strong understanding of school safeguarding protocols and visitor management

• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively under pressure

• A friendly, patient, and professional approach