School Receptionist – Secondary School in Croydon

Position: School Receptionist

Location: Croydon, South London

Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Salary: £85 – £115 per day / £23,000 – £26,000 per annum (equivalent, depending on experience)

We are currently seeking a warm, professional, and highly organised School Receptionist to join a friendly secondary school team in Croydon starting as soon as possible.

As the first point of contact for the school, you will play a vital role in delivering excellent front-of-house customer service, maintaining visitor security, and providing general administrative support to staff, students, and parents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greeting visitors, parents, contractors, and staff at reception, ensuring all safeguarding protocols and sign-in procedures are followed.

• Managing the central school switchboard, handling incoming calls, answering enquiries, and taking accurate messages.

• Providing administrative support to senior leadership and school staff, including typing, filing, and managing correspondence.

• Processing incoming and outgoing post and coordinating deliveries.

• Supporting pupil attendance procedures and updating school management systems (e.g., SIMS / Arbor) as required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a receptionist or administrative assistant in a school setting is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with school management software (such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom) is advantageous.

• Outstanding communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong IT literacy (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook) and excellent organisational abilities.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced administrative professional or front-of-house receptionist looking for a rewarding role within education, please apply directly with your updated CV or call 020 4534 8678 for further details.