School Receptionist

About the role

We are looking for a professional, organised and welcoming Receptionist to join a busy secondary school in Brent from September. This front‑of‑house position is pivotal for providing first‑point contact for students, parents, visitors and staff while delivering high‑quality administrative support.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the school reception, handling telephone, email and face‑to‑face enquiries.
• Use Bromcom to maintain accurate student records, attendance and other administrative data.
• Support attendance, admissions and general school administration tasks.
• Produce letters, reports and other documentation as required.
• Oversee visitor sign‑in procedures and safeguarding protocols.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Senior Leadership Team and wider staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure GDPR compliance.

Required profile

• Previous experience working in a UK secondary school.
• Strong working knowledge of Bromcom – applicants without this experience will not be considered.
• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Professional, friendly and approachable manner.

Required skills

• Bromcom
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Term‑time only contract (plus INSET days) – full‑time hours.
• Competitive hourly rate of £15‑£17.
• Opportunity to work in a thriving secondary school environment.
• Support for professional development and safeguarding training.