School Administrato/Receptionist
Pertemps Education Network
Salary: £24,000 – £28,000 FTE
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for a School Administrator / Receptionist to join a welcoming and supportive school in Camberwell, South London.
This is an important front-facing role within the school, acting as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff. The successful candidate will be a compassionate, caring and approachable individual who understands the importance of creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment for everyone entering the school.
You will provide a professional reception service alongside supporting the wider school administration team with a range of day-to-day administrative duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, providing a friendly and professional reception service.
- Welcome visitors to the school and ensure appropriate sign-in, safeguarding and visitor procedures are followed.
- Answer and direct incoming telephone calls and respond to general enquiries in a helpful and professional manner.
- Manage the school's reception area, ensuring it remains organised, welcoming and professional.
- Provide general administrative support to the school office and wider staff team.
- Assist with maintaining accurate pupil and school records, ensuring information is kept confidential and up to date.
- Support with attendance administration, including recording and following up attendance information where required.
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding general school queries.
- Assist with the administration of meetings, appointments, letters, forms and other school correspondence.
- Support the organisation of school events, trips and activities where required.
- Maintain accurate filing and electronic records.
- Assist with the processing of incoming and outgoing post and school correspondence.
- Provide administrative support to senior leaders and other members of the school team.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and in line with school policies.
- Follow all school safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection procedures.
- Provide a calm and reassuring presence for pupils who may require additional support when arriving at reception.
- Support the wider school team with general administrative duties as required.
- Compassionate, caring and approachable, with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people.
- Warm and welcoming, with the ability to make pupils, parents and visitors feel comfortable and valued.
- Patient, calm and professional, particularly when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident communicating with a wide range of people, both verbally and in writing.
- Able to remain professional and discreet when handling confidential information.
- Proactive and able to use initiative while also working effectively as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in a busy school environment where priorities can change quickly.
- Confident using IT and standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Previous experience within a school, education, reception, administration, healthcare, care or other child-facing environment would be highly advantageous.
- Ideally experienced with school systems such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar, although training can be provided.
- A welcoming and supportive school environment.
- The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and friendly team.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the daily experience of pupils and families.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Salary of £24,000 – £28,000 FTE, depending on experience.
- A permanent opportunity with a school committed to supporting its staff.
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