School Receptionist - Exceptional East London School

Marchant Recruitment
London

School Receptionist – East London

We are working with a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in East London that is looking to appoint a confident and approachable School Receptionist. This is a key front-of-house role, ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a school community and providing a professional, welcoming service to students, staff, and visitors.

The Role As the first point of contact for the school, the receptionist plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the front office.

Key duties include:

  • Welcoming parents, visitors, and contractors and managing sign-in procedures

  • Handling incoming telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries

  • Maintaining safeguarding and security protocols, including visitor ID checks

  • Providing administrative assistance to the wider office team and senior leaders

  • Supporting the smooth operation of the school in a busy and fast-paced environment

The Successful Candidate You will be:

  • Experienced in a school or similar reception/administrative setting

  • Friendly, professional, and confident communicating with a wide range of people

  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

  • Comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Office, email, and school databases

  • Calm under pressure and able to work efficiently during busy periods

  • In possession of an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willing to apply for one

About the School This is a well-established 11–18 mixed secondary school serving a diverse East London community. The school is popular and consistently well-regarded, with a strong focus on student wellbeing, staff collaboration, and high expectations for achievement. Leadership is supportive, staff turnover is low, and the school has built a positive reputation for its inclusive ethos and professional working environment.

How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for further details about the role.

Posted 2026-01-24

Recommended Jobs

Driven Year 2 Teacher - Excellent school in Brent,London

Marchant Recruitment
Brent, Greater London

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring Year 2 Teacher looking for your next rewarding opportunity? A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Brent is seeking a dedicated teacher to join their te…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-13

Outstanding FS Tax Opportunities - PE Backed Firm

Capital Tax Recruitment
London

A high-growth, Private Equity-backed professional services firm is seeking talented tax professionals to join its expanding Financial Services Tax practice. This is a rare opportunity to work with a …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-10

Music Teacher - West London

Marchant Recruitment
London

Teacher of Music – Ealing, Inner London &##127926; Lead Musical Excellence and Performance at an Outstanding West London Academy We are seeking an enthusiastic, inspiring, and committed Teach…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-19

Research Biologist

Mercor
London

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter …

View Details
Posted 2026-05-30

Power Systems Engineer - London, Bicester or Newcastle

London

Power Systems Engineer - London, Bicester or Newcastle RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design …

View Details
Posted 2026-04-18

KS2 Teacher — Independent School — Richmond

Marchant Recruitment
Richmond, Greater London

Are you a committed KS2 Teacher seeking a Full-Time role in an Independent School in Richmond with a January 2026 start? This Independent School requires an adaptable KS2 Teacher who will begin plann…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-18

Occupational Therapist (Gr 8)

London Borough of Sutton
Sutton, Greater London

Job Category : Allied Health/Psychology Location : London Borough of Sutton Hours Per Week : 36.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time :09:00 End Time :17:00 Salary: £27.92 Hybri…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-30

Market Data Administration & Data Vendor Analyst

DonePlus
London

London (On-Site / Client Facing) 3–6 Years Experience DonePlus is supporting a leading investment management environment in hiring a Market Data Administration & Vendor Operations Analyst to work…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-12

Senior Strategist

Fabric Social
London

The Role You’ll take the strategic lead on a range of projects, turning insight into bold, culturally-relevant social strategies that drive results. You’ll own day-to-day delivery, write killer br…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-27

Attendance Officer wanted in Central London

Marchant Recruitment
London

School Attendance Officer | Westminster | Immediate Start Role: Attendance & Welfare Officer Location: City of Westminster, Central London Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Salary: …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-10