Receptionist

School Receptionist   Location: East Dulwich, Southeast London Contract: Maternity Cover Start Date: ASAP Pay: £14.25 – £18.00 per hour, depending on experience   Horizon Teachers are recruiting for an experienced…

Pay rate £14.25 – £18/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 9 September 2026

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School Receptionist
 
Location: East Dulwich, Southeast London
Contract: Maternity Cover
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £14.25 – £18.00 per hour, depending on experience
 
Horizon Teachers are recruiting for an experienced School Receptionist to join a welcoming school in East Dulwich, Southeast London, on a maternity cover basis.
 
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service while supporting the smooth running of the school office.
 
Key Responsibilities

Managing the school reception and welcoming parents, pupils and visitors
Answering telephone calls, emails and handling general enquiries
Signing visitors in and following school safeguarding procedures
Supporting attendance, pupil records and general office administration
Providing day-to-day administrative support to the wider school team 
Requirements

Previous reception or administrative experience within a school environment
Previous experience using a school management system such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom
Strong communication, IT and organisational skills with a professional and approachable manner

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

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