School Receptionist

The Charter Schools Educational Trust; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charter Schools Educational Trust seeks a skilled Receptionist to join their growing school team. The role involves providing excellent front-of-house services, fostering positive communications, and collaborating within a diverse administration team. Ideal candidates will be passionate about supporting student development and promoting a welcoming school environment.

Benefits

Family-friendly, flexible working arrangements

Support networks for peer-to-peer support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• A passionate individual with a commitment to student success and personal development.
• A hardworking staff member with experience in busy school environments.
• Must be skilled in fostering positive stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage front-of-house services to ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including students and parents.
• Collaborate with the administration team on various projects.

Skills

Excellent front-of-house services

Collaboration

Versatility

Work ethic

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a professional, positive, and skilled Receptionist to join our welcoming, successful, and growing school, starting as soon as possible. The School Receptionist will be responsible for developing strong, positive stakeholder communications through a welcoming and efficient front-of-house provision. As we open our new buildings in September 2025, including a new reception area, this is an exciting time to join the team.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A skilled, versatile, and hardworking staff member with a passion for delivering excellent front-of-house services in a large, busy school.
• Consistently models excellent practice, with students' academic progress and personal development at the core of their professional motivation.
• Seeks an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant, diverse, and growing organization.
• Wants to work collaboratively within the wider administration team.

What the school offers its staff

• The chance to work in a highly successful and positive Administration Team that achieves excellent results.
• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across a diverse and expanding Trust.
• A professionally stimulating and supportive working environment that prioritizes staff well-being, support, and professional development.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, fostering a family-like environment where everyone can be themselves. As a diverse school, we aim for continuous improvement in representing our local communities across gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and other aspects of diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We offer family-friendly, flexible working arrangements and staff networks to support peer-to-peer support in the workplace.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. References will be sought, and the successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Further details about the role

How to apply

To apply, visit the ‘Join Us’ section of our website www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk to download an application form and job description. Alternatively, contact our HR Department via email at [e-mail] or call 0203 873 2290. Please note CVs are not accepted. No agencies, please.

Closing Date: Monday 5th May

Interviews: w/c 12th May

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, aiming to be a family where everyone can be themselves. We continually strive to better represent our local communities across gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and other diversity aspects.

We offer family-friendly, flexible working arrangements and staff networks to foster peer support.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff to share this responsibility.

Job Title: Receptionist

Start Date: September 1, 2025, or as soon as possible

Department: Administration

Pay Scale: To be discussed during the interview process

Address: The Charter School East Dulwich, Jarvis Road, London, SE22 8RB

The Charter Schools Educational Trust, Red Post Hill, London SE24 9JH. Company No 07338707.