School Receptionist/Administrator
Location: South East London
Contract: Full-time, Temp-to-Perm
Rate: Negotiable based on experience
Start Date: September 2026
A specialist school in South East London is seeking an experienced School Receptionist/Administrator to join its busy school office on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis.
This School Receptionist/Administrator role is suited to someone with school administration experience who is familiar with MIS systems and has experience working within a busy school environment. The successful School Receptionist/Administrator will manage reception duties and a range of administrative tasks across the school.
The Role - School Receptionist/Administrator
As a School Receptionist/Administrator in South East London, the successful candidate will manage the day-to-day duties within the school office.
Duties will include:
Welcoming pupils, parents, visitors and staff to the school.
Answering telephone calls and dealing with emails and enquiries.
Managing the school reception and acting as a professional first point of contact.
Maintaining accurate pupil and school records using MIS systems.
Updating and retrieving information from school databases.
Managing attendance, admissions and general pupil administration.
Preparing letters, reports and other school documentation.
Maintaining accurate records and completing data entry.
Handling sensitive information appropriately and following school procedures.
Providing administrative assistance to staff and the wider school team.
Managing a varied workload and prioritising tasks within a busy office environment.
About You - School Receptionist/Administrator
The school is looking for a School Receptionist/Administrator with previous administration experience and knowledge of working within a school setting.
The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience working as a School Receptionist/Administrator, School Administrator, Receptionist or in a similar administrative role.
Experience working within a school or education setting.
Good working knowledge of MIS systems and the ability to maintain accurate pupil records.
Experience working within a busy environment with a varied workload.
Strong IT and administrative skills.
The ability to write and speak with ease.
Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling data.
A professional telephone manner and approach to reception duties.
The ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.
School Receptionist/Administrator - South East London
This School Receptionist/Administrator position is based in South East London and offers a full-time temp-to-perm opportunity.
The role would suit an experienced School Receptionist/Administrator who enjoys working in a busy school office and has previous experience using MIS systems.
Key Details
Job Title: School Receptionist/Administrator
Location: South East London
Contract: Full-time, Temp-to-Perm
Rate: Negotiable based on experience
Setting: Specialist school
If you are an experienced School Receptionist/Administrator looking for a full-time opportunity in South East London, with strong MIS experience.
Reeson Education:
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We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
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Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07
