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School Receptionist

United Kingdom, Washington Employment contract 13.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted June 04, 2025
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Job Description

Office Angels are currently recruiting for a School Receptionist to join a welcoming and dynamic educational environment in Washington. This is a temporary position with the exciting potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Job Responsibility

  • First point of contact, answering telephone, responding to queries, handling inbound calls
  • Acting as the first point of contact for a busy school reception
  • Signing in visitors and issuing ID badges
  • Maintaining a tidy, welcoming, and professional front office environment
  • Providing general administrative support to staff and students
  • Managing multiple tasks while prioritising efficiently in a fast-paced setting
  • Displaying a confident, courteous, and professional telephone manner
  • Using systems such as Microsoft Word and Excel to manage information effectively

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in an admin or office-based role
  • Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous experience in a school or educational setting (preferred)
  • A team player with a positive attitude and professional approach

Nice to have

Previous experience in a school or educational setting

What we offer

  • Employed directly by Office Angels with ongoing support
  • Weekly pay
  • Access to exclusive discounts from high street brands
  • Eye care vouchers
  • 28 days of paid annual leave (accrued weekly)
  • Access to a pension scheme with employer contributions

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