School Administrator & Receptionist – At North School

• School Administrator and Receptionist required for a welcoming North London school

• Key front-of-house and administrative position within a busy school environment

• Excellent opportunity for an organised, professional and personable administrator

• Join a supportive school team and become an important point of contact for students, parents and staff

Our Client is seeking a highly organised and approachable School Administrator and Receptionist to join a busy and welcoming school in North London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator, receptionist or office professional who enjoys working with people and is confident managing a varied range of administrative responsibilities.

The successful candidate will play a central role in the day-to-day running of the school office. You will be one of the first points of contact for parents, visitors and students, so excellent communication and customer service skills are essential. The school is looking for someone who can remain calm and professional in a busy environment while managing competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities are likely to include answering telephone calls, responding to enquiries, welcoming visitors, maintaining accurate records, supporting attendance administration, dealing with correspondence and providing general administrative assistance to staff and school leadership.

Previous experience working within a school environment would be advantageous, particularly familiarity with school systems and procedures. However, candidates with strong administrative, reception or customer service backgrounds who demonstrate the right transferable skills are also encouraged to apply.

The school is based in North London and provides a friendly, inclusive and professional environment for both students and staff. The administration team plays a vital role in ensuring the school operates efficiently and that parents, students and visitors receive a professional and welcoming service.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced administrative colleagues and will have regular contact with teachers, senior leaders, students, parents and external visitors. Confidentiality, accuracy and professionalism will therefore be extremely important.

This is a varied position that would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing an efficient and reliable administrative service.

• Previous administrative, reception or school office experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities

• Confident dealing with parents, students, staff and visitors

• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office

• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately

• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping

• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure

• Previous experience using school management systems would be advantageous

• Legal ability to work within the UK