School Administrato/Receptionist

School Administrator / ReceptionistLocation: Camberwell, London
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.About YouThe school is looking for someone who is:

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.What the School Offers
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.SafeguardingThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, in line with the school's safer recruitment procedures