Receptionist, Education ​/ Teaching

ONLY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU HAVE SCHOOL RECEPTION / ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE

Job Title:

School Receptionist

Pay Rate: £22,060 (Actual Salary)

Location:

Stratford-upon-Avon

Hours:

Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:00pm (35 hours per week)

Permanent Position | Immediate Start or January Start

Smart Education is recruiting for a School Receptionist to join a busy, welcoming front office within a specialist education setting. This is a permanent, full-time role, and applicants must have previous experience working in a school environment.

• Support a friendly and inclusive school community
• Join a collaborative and professional support team
• Long-term, stable position in a rewarding environment
• Regular working hours Monday-Friday
• Opportunity to make a positive first impression on students, families, and visitors

• Previous experience working as a School Receptionist (essential)
• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above), including Maths and English
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Confident using school systems, email, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Professional, welcoming, and calm approach

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and external professionals
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and enquiries
• Maintain accurate records and update school systems
• Assist with attendance, signing-in procedures, and daily safeguarding checks
• Support general administrative tasks including filing, photocopying, and data entry
• Ensure a professional and efficient front office service at all times
• Follow school safeguarding, GDPR, and health & safety procedures

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, Nursery Nurses, Support Staff, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.