School Administrator - Croydon

School Receptionist – Secondary School in Croydon Position: School Receptionist Location: Croydon, South London Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Salary: £85 – £115 per day / £23,000 – £26,000 per annum (equivalent, depending on experience) We are currently seeking a warm, professional, and highly organised School Receptionist to join a friendly secondary school team in Croydon starting as soon as possible. As the first point of contact for the school, you will play a vital role in delivering excellent front-of-house customer service, maintaining visitor security, and providing general administrative support to staff, students, and parents. Key Responsibilities: Greeting visitors, parents, contractors, and staff at reception, ensuring all safeguarding protocols and sign-in procedures are followed. Managing the central school switchboard, handling incoming calls, answering enquiries, and taking accurate messages. Providing administrative support to senior leadership and school staff, including typing, filing, and managing correspondence. Processing incoming and outgoing post and coordinating deliveries. Supporting pupil attendance procedures and updating school management systems (e.g., SIMS / Arbor) as required. Requirements: Previous experience working as a receptionist or administrative assistant in a school setting is highly desirable. Familiarity with school management software (such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom) is advantageous. Outstanding communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Strong IT literacy (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook) and excellent organisational abilities. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one). How to Apply: If you are an experienced administrative professional or front-of-house receptionist looking for a rewarding role within education, please apply directly with your updated CV or call 020 4534 8678 for further details.