School Receptionist
Recruitment agency
- Permanent
- £29,275
- Posted 25 Jul 2026
- Ref 4a755c60
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At a glance
This School Receptionist role is based in St Albans. The position is permanent and pays £29,275.
Job summary
- Salary
- £29,275
- Location
- St Albans
- Contract
- Permanent
- Employer type
- Recruitment agency
- Advertised by
- Marchant Recruitment (agency)
- Job reference
- 4a755c60
About the role
School Receptionist | St. Albans, Hertfordshire
The face of excellence in a historic cathedral city.
We are looking for a highly professional and welcoming School Receptionist to join our prestigious secondary school in St. Albans . As the first point of contact for our diverse school community, you will provide a warm welcome while maintaining the highest standards of office efficiency and safeguarding.
The Snapshot • Location: St. Albans (Easy access via M25, A414, and Thameslink)
• Salary: £25,500 – £28,500 (Pro-rata, Hertfordshire County Council scale)
• Contract: Permanent, Term-time only
• Hours: 08:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday
Detailed Responsibilities • Front-of-House: Greeting visitors, parents, and contractors, ensuring all safeguarding ID checks are performed and visitor passes are issued via our digital system.
• Communication Management: Operating a busy switchboard with a calm, professional tone and managing the school’s central email inbox to ensure queries are routed to the correct staff members.
• Student Services: Supporting students with daily inquiries, managing late arrivals, and assisting with the distribution of forgotten items or medications in line with school policy.
• Office Administration: Providing clerical support to the Senior Leadership Team, including drafting letters, updating the school website, and maintaining accurate student files on SIMS/Arbor .
How to Apply If you are a practical, reliable professional looking for a stable role in a school that values your contribution, please submit your CV today.
About Marchant Recruitment
The hiring school is not publicly disclosed on this advert. Applications are managed by Marchant Recruitment. Contact the agency for further details.
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- Posted
- 25/07/2026
- Last checked
- 26/07/2026
- Job reference
- 4a755c60
- Advertised by
- Marchant Recruitment
- Original source
- Adzuna feed
- Expires
- 23/09/2026
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