We are currently seeking a part time School Receptionist to start as soon as possible and by January 2026.
Please see our advert below and our job description and person specification document for more information.
You can apply by completing the application form below and sending it to sbm@tufnell.org.
The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a Part Time Receptionist (20 hours per week, term time only) to start in December 2025. The post is being offered on a permanent contract. The post is Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 12.30pm.
The Receptionist will be responsible for supporting the administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school. They will also act as the initial point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and other stakeholders, so will be an ambassador for the school and embody the value, vision and ethos of the school in all interactions.
Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited solely to):
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Act as the first point of contact for parents/carers and visitors arriving at the school.
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Monitor and maintain an accurate record of pupil attendance and issuing fixed penalty notices as necessary.
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Monitor the late arrival of pupils and contact parents/carers to identify reasons for non-attendance, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.
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Deal with telephone and face-to-face enquiries efficiently and in a professional and supportive manner.
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Seek support from other colleagues where necessary to respond to complex enquiries.
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Respond to messages promptly and accurately, passing on information to relevant staff members as necessary.
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Assist staff and pupils with the information and support they need.
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Update manual and computerised record/information systems for pupils including
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The issuing of annual data capture forms to ensure all information is up to date.
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Ensuring class lists are kept up to date and printed for using in the event of a fire or drill.
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Issuing school reports to parents and carers.
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Administering the schools accelerated reader scheme.
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Assist with managing the school’s email inbox, ensuring the school meets its expected response times and that emails are forwarded to the relevant staff member as necessary.
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Write and send email responses that are professional and uphold the school’s vision and values.
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Update and distribute online and offline communications to parents, staff and other stakeholders
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Organise and distribute incoming and outgoing post.
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Provide administrative support to staff as needed.
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Providing First Aid to pupils when needed.
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Administering the school’s milk and fruit and vegetable schemes.
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Carry out filing, printing and photocopying. Maintain the operation of the printer and photocopier to ensure it’s ready to use at all times.
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Control access to the school in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures, including signing in visitors, checking identification as necessary, issuing passes and notifying them of safeguarding and safety procedures.
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Read and follow the relevant school policies.
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Undertake training required to develop in the role.
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Ensure all duties and responsibilities are undertaken in line with the school’s health and safety policy.
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Contribute to the safety of children and young people and protect them from harm.
Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Interviews: Friday 5th December 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be informed at lunchtime on Tuesday 2nd December.
The School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to equality of opportunity, and the appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, staff suitability declaration, appropriate references, online check and health clearance.