At a Glance
- Tasks: Welcome students and parents, manage inquiries, and support school events.
- Company: The Alton School, a vibrant educational environment in Roehampton.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, on-site parking, and supportive team culture.
- Other info: Flexible hours during term time with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Join a friendly team and make a positive impact on students' lives.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and a positive attitude; training provided.
The predicted salary is between 27684 - 29808 £ per year.
Location: Danebury Avenue, Roehampton, London, Greater London, SW15 4PD.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time.
Salary: £27,684.00 (Full time equivalent salary £29,808).
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, 41 weeks a year (39 weeks term time, plus the first and last week of the summer holidays).
Closing Date: 7 July 2026.
About the role
The Alton School seeks a receptionist/administrator to support its busy school office. The role involves:
- Welcoming children, staff, parents and visitors in a warm, friendly, and professional manner.
- Acting as a key contact point for queries and communicating effectively with parents, colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Managing incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
- Organising appointments, meetings and events, including arranging catering and refreshments, preparing papers, and occasionally taking notes.
- Undertaking routine finance-related administration (training provided).
- Record keeping and data reporting.
- Printing, photocopying, filing, ordering stock, and other general office tasks.
- Providing supportive assistance to children (e.g., administering medication, sitting with unwell children) and supporting school trips when required.
Qualifications and Skills
- Computer competency.
- Good telephone manner.
- Good written communication skills.
- Experience of working in a similar role is desirable; training will be given on the job.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and demonstrate flexibility.
- Strong organisational skills and a positive attitude.
- Subject to an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check; applicants barred for working with children cannot apply.
Benefits
On-site staff parking is available.
Contact Details:
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Receptionist/Administrator - The Alton School in London
Welcoming and Professional Communication
Telephone Etiquette
Written Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Team Collaboration
Flexibility
Computer Competency
