Northwood College for Girls GDST - School Receptionist

North West London
Northwood College for Girls GDST
Term Time

Summary

We are seeking an outgoing, confident, professional individual who really understands the importance of first impressions and customer care.

Detail

Required from: Immediate

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: Full-time / Part-time Term Time Only

Salary: Support Staff Grade 2 (£28,587 - £30,285 pro rata)

The role:

We are seeking an outgoing, confident, professional individual who really understands the importance of first impressions and customer care. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed team providing a positive front of house service and efficient administrative support. Key to the role will be excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, the ability to maintain a high level of efficiency, as well as warmth and empathy. You will also need to be able to remain calm under pressure, with the ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines. Previous reception or school experience is preferred.

This is a full-time term time only post for 36 hours per week. We may consider part-time applicants to form a job share.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 890 girls aged 3-18. We aim to empower each NWC girl with the knowledge, insight and motivation to enter adult-hood as a conscientious, ambitious, confident and happy member of society; one who is equipped to turn challenge into opportunity, to embrace change and innovation, to maintain a lifelong love of learning and to succeed in a path that is most advantageous to her individual strengths and aspirations.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous pension scheme
Free life assurance benefit
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Access to the school gym and swimming pool
Free school lunches
Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
Financial guidance and support

For further details and an application form please visit the school’s website at: www.northwoodcollege.gdst.net

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.

Applications must be received by 4pm on Monday 11 August 2025.

Interviews will take place the following week. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening, including online searches will apply to this post.