St Helen & St Katharine - Afternoon Receptionist

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a receptionist to join our friendly office team to work in the afternoons from 3.30pm to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only from September 2026.

Detail

We are seeking to appoint a receptionist to join our friendly office team to work in the afternoons from 3.30pm to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only from September 2026.

Located at the heart of the School, with a sight line to the front door, the School’s Reception is the focal point for a variety of queries from both those in School and those visiting. The Reception desk is manned between 7.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday during term time, with the hours covered by three Receptionists / Administrators.

The post holder will need to be well organised and enjoy working as part of a team. They should possess strong IT skills, along with a willing and flexible attitude in order to cope calmly with several demands simultaneously.

In this key front of house role, the Receptionist will ensure that visitors receive a friendly and professional welcome and that all enquiries, whether in-person or by telephone or email are dealt with efficiently.

The successful candidate will be a competent administrator and have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. They will be able to multi-task in a busy work environment, deal with queries in a calm and professional manner and relay messages accurately and efficiently.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries with scope for pay progression
• 20% reduction in working hours during school holidays with no impact on pay
• Fee remission of up to 50% on tuition fees (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Staff Pension Scheme with employer contribution of up to 10% (the School double matches employee contributions). Salary sacrifice for pension contributions is also available.
• Life assurance paying out three times annual salary in the event of death in service
• Diverse training and professional development programme
• A range of other staff benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, access to GP and dental advice lines amongst other services
• Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio
• Free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination
• Access to well-stocked school library
• Access to wide range of school events

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents

• Afternoon Receptionist Candidate Pack PDF Document
• St Helen and St Katharine application form PDF Document