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 everyones 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.

Whats 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

Application

To be considered for this School Receptionist opportunity in Haringey please submit your CV as soon as possible for an immediate ASAP start.