Job Title: School Receptionist
Location: Epsom, Surrey
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A friendly and well-organised secondary school in Epsom is looking for an experienced School Receptionist to join its front office team.

The reception area is the first point of contact for parents, visitors, contractors and other professionals attending the school. The successful candidate will help ensure visitors are welcomed appropriately, enquiries are handled efficiently and school safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

This position would suit someone who has worked in a school reception or main office and understands the importance of professionalism, confidentiality and visitor management in an educational setting.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming visitors and ensuring they follow the school's sign-in procedures.

• Answering telephone calls and directing enquiries to the appropriate staff.

• Managing the reception inbox and general correspondence.

• Signing visitors in and issuing visitor badges where required.

• Contacting staff to confirm appointments and visitor arrivals.

• Supporting pupil sign-in and sign-out procedures.

• Handling routine enquiries from parents and carers.

• Maintaining accurate visitor records.

• Liaising with the attendance and pastoral teams when necessary.

• Receiving deliveries and notifying relevant departments.

• Maintaining a tidy and professional reception area.

• Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed when visitors access the site.

• Providing general administrative support during quieter periods.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience working on reception within a school is essential.

Candidates must be confident dealing with parents, pupils and external visitors and understand the importance of following safeguarding and site security procedures.

Strong communication skills, good IT ability and a calm, professional manner are essential.

An enhanced DBS will be required.

How to Apply

If you have previous school reception experience and are looking for your next opportunity, please contact us today.