Receptionist

Receptionist

Required

for: 1st September 2026

Contract

type: Permanent

Salary details:

Scale NJC 3 £29,436- £29,856

pro rata per annum

Actual Salary: £25,432.70

Term

Time Only, 36 hours per week

The

Governors of Kelmscott School are seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic

Receptionist to join our thriving Student Services team. As the first point of

contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors, the ideal candidate will

play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and efficient environment.

Main

duties and responsibilities will include:

Greeting and assisting visitors, students, and

staff with professionalism and warmth. Answering and directing phone calls promptly

and courteously. Managing the school's email and ensuring

timely responses. Handling enquiries and providing accurate

information about the school. Maintaining and updating student records and

databases. Assisting with administrative tasks such as

filing, photocopying, and data entry. Supporting the Student Services team with

various tasks as needed. Organise and maintain daily

detention lists in liaison with the pastoral team

Key

Requirements:

Excellent communication and interpersonal

skills. Strong organisational abilities and attention

to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general

office equipment. Ability to multitask and work effectively in a

busy environment. A friendly, patient, and professional

demeanour. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of children and young people.

Kelmscott School is a

highly ambitious school in the heart of East London. Inclusion is at the very

heart of all that we do. Waltham Forest reaps the

benefits of the character, diversity and cultures within our borough, the

things we have in common and the things that make us different. Our school motto is ‘Putting Learning

First’ something that we hold dear. Colleagues at our school are happy and as a

result we have low staff turnover. Staff wellbeing and work life balance is a

priority for us as we believe that our staff, work at their best when they are

also able to commit fully to their family and personal lives. Behaviour of

students at Kelmscott is impeccable. Our behaviour systems are designed to

allow teachers to teach and our students to learn. The support staff team at

Kelmscott are an integral part of the processes that keep our classrooms

‘disruption free’ something we would be happy to show you.

We were inspected under the new framework in January 2020.

Ofsted saw two typical Kelmscott days and were highly impressed with what they

saw. They still consider the school to be good with many outstanding features.

The report can be accessed on the school website.

Vision:

Our

vision of teaching and learning