Bedelsford School · Kingston upon Thames, London
We are seeking to appoint a friendly, organised
and reliable Receptionist to join our administrative team. As the first
point of contact for visitors, parents and pupils, you will play a key role in
creating a welcoming and professional front-of-house environment. Alongside
reception duties, you will provide general administrative support to ensure the
smooth day-to-day running of the school office. This is an excellent
opportunity for someone with strong interpersonal and organisational skills who
enjoys working in a busy and varied role.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the first point of contact for
visitors, pupils and staff, providing a welcoming and professional reception
service. Manage incoming telephone calls and emails,
ensuring enquiries are handled efficiently or directed appropriately. Maintain accurate visitor records in line
with safeguarding procedures. Provide general administrative support,
including filing, data entry and document preparation. Support the wider office team with day-to-day
administrative tasks as required.
Key Requirements:
GCSE (or equivalent) in English and
Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above. Strong communication and interpersonal
skills, with a professional and approachable manner. Good organisational skills and the ability to
manage a varied workload. Competence in basic IT systems (e.g.
Microsoft Office). Ability to work effectively as part of a team
and maintain confidentiality at all times.