School Receptionist and Administrator

Job description

School Receptionist and Administrator - Ealing, West London

Full-Time | Immediate Start | Monday to Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm

Are you an experienced School Receptionist, School Administrator looking for your next opportunity in education? Do you have excellent communication skills, a friendly and professional manner, and the ability to keep a busy school office running smoothly?

Academics is currently recruiting a reliable and organised School Receptionist and Administrator in Ealing, West London, to join the office team of a welcoming secondary school. This is a full-time position offering an immediate start, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced school environment and providing excellent administrative support.

Key Responsibilities - School Receptionist and Administrator - Ealing, West London

Front-of-House Reception: Welcome visitors, parents, pupils and staff professionally, creating a positive first impression of the school.
Telephone Management: Answer incoming calls, handle general enquiries and direct calls or messages to the appropriate staff members.
School Administration: Maintain accurate records, update pupil and staff information, and input data using the school's internal management systems.
Email and Inbox Management: Monitor the school's shared inbox, respond to routine enquiries, forward emails and prioritise urgent communications.
Post and Deliveries: Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail, parcels and deliveries to the relevant departments.
General Office Support: Provide administrative assistance, including word processing, photocopying, document preparation, filing and other daily office duties.
Customer Service: Deliver a helpful, approachable and professional service to everyone contacting or visiting the school.

Requirements - School Receptionist and Administrator - Ealing, West London

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience in a school reception, school administration, administrative role.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a professional telephone manner.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy working environment.
Experience using SIMS or a similar school management information system (MIS) would be advantageous.
A friendly, approachable attitude and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
An enhanced DBS certificate suitable for working in a school, with ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ealing

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2026

Profession type

Receptionist

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English