School Receptionist - Secondary School
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Location: Redbridge, East London
Start Date: November 2026 / To Be Agreed
Contract: Full-time, Term-time
Salary: Dependent on experience
Are you an organised, professional and conscientious School Receptionist with excellent administration skills and experience using school management information systems?
We are working with a secondary school in Redbridge that is seeking a reliable, proactive and experienced School Receptionist to join their administration team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous school reception or administration experience who enjoys working in a busy environment, managing competing priorities and providing a professional first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the school's reception and administrative services, maintaining accurate records and using school databases such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom to manage student information.
The Role
- Managing the school reception and providing a professional first point of contact for students, parents, visitors and external agencies
- Answering telephone calls, responding to emails and directing enquiries to the appropriate staff members
- Welcoming visitors and ensuring all safeguarding and visitor procedures are followed
- Maintaining accurate student records using school Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Updating student attendance, contact details and other relevant information
- Supporting the administration of student admissions, transfers and general school records
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Providing general administrative assistance to teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders
- Preparing letters, documents, reports and other administrative xgikmsk materials
- Coordinating appointments, meetings and visitor arrangements
- Handling confidential student and staff information in accordance with UK GDPR
- Assisting with first aid administration and contacting parents when required, in line with school procedures and training
- Maintaining an organised, efficient and welcoming reception environment
- Working cooperatively with the wider school administration team
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working as a School Receptionist, School Administrator or in a similar administrat...
School Receptionist - Secondary School employer: Tradewind Recruitment Careers
Tradewind Recruitment is an exceptional employer for teachers seeking a fulfilling role in Barnet primary schools. With a strong commitment to professional development, a collaborative work culture, and transparent pay structures, we empower educators to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Our focus on personalised learning and support for diverse needs ensures that every teacher can contribute to a vibrant educational environment.
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