School Receptionist

School Receptionist

Hackney, East London

Start Date: March 2026

21.25 hours per week Monday - Friday 11:45am - 4:00pm (Non-Negotiable)

Long-Term Cover

We are working on behalf of a secondary school in Hackney seeking an experienced and professional School Receptionist to join their front office team on a part-time basis.

This is a long-term cover position until a permanent replacement is appointed. The school requires a candidate who can commit to the set hours and meet all essential criteria.

Key Requirements (ESSENTIAL)

• Previous receptionist experience
• Experience working within a school setting
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Available to start immediately

Desirable

• Knowledge of InVentry

The Role

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and staff
• Managing the school reception desk during afternoon hours
• Using SIMS to manage attendance and pupil data
• Supporting with visitor sign-in procedures (InVentry knowledge desirable)
• Handling calls, queries and general front office duties
• Maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times

The school is looking for someone confident, organised and capable of working in a busy secondary school environment.

Please note

• Hours are fixed and non-negotiable.
• Only candidates meeting all essential criteria will be considered.
• This is a part-time role - applicants must be seeking part-time hours.

If you meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or call James at Academics.