Ernest Bevin Academy, Tooting, London
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Term Time Only (39 weeks + 1 week), 37.5 hours per week
Salary: United Learning Support Staff Pay Scale
Ernest Bevin Academy is seeking to appoint a professional, friendly and highly organised Receptionist to join our administration team.
As we enter our centenary year, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the daily life of the academy. As the first point of contact for students, parents, visitors and staff, you will help create a positive and welcoming experience while supporting the smooth running of the school.
The Receptionist will provide a professional and efficient front-of-house service, managing reception, telephone and email enquiries, and visitor procedures in line with safeguarding requirements. Working closely with the Executive Assistant and wider administration team, you will provide high-quality administrative support across a range of school functions.
- Is professional, approachable and customer-focused
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Can remain calm and organised in a busy environment
- Has strong administrative and IT skills
- Demonstrates excellent attention to detail
- Can work independently and use initiative
- Is committed to providing outstanding service to students, families and visitors
- Managing the day-to-day operation of the school reception
- Welcoming visitors and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
- Handling telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries
- Managing incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
- Supporting school administration, admissions and events
- Maintaining accurate student records and updating school systems
- Supporting students who are unwell and liaising with parents where required
- Assisting with first aid administration and emergency procedures
- Providing general administrative support to the wider school team
