Receptionist

King’s College School’s main reception is situated in the Great Hall on the corner of Wimbledon Common. Our reception often provides visitors with the first impression of the school, and it is therefore of paramount importance that all visitors are looked after in a professional, friendly, and helpful manner.

We are looking for a person to join our team of existing receptionists. The role of the receptionist includes welcoming visitors to the school, operating the school’s switchboard, visitor system, dealing with school coaches and other general administrative duties.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To welcome visitors to the school

• Operating the school’s switchboard

• Dealing with school coaches enquiries, particularly during the morning journeys

• Assisting with group events, such as interview days, managing the arrival of visitors

• Recording of visitors and issuing of visitor’s badges

• Liaising with junior school and assisting with their visitors

• Accounting for visitors on site in the event of an emergency evacuation

• Overseeing pupils signing in late and signing out when going offsite during the day

• Dealing with general email enquiries addressed to the school’s reception inbox

• General administrative support - helping various departments, as and when required

• Assisting with Friday afternoon registration

• Receiving small deliveries and liaising with porters regarding distribution

• Receiving items for junior school pupils and organising collection/delivery

• Any other general duties as required

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a well presented, conscientious person with a professional, friendly, and approachable manner

• Be a good communicator and be able to deal with all visitors and members of staff confidently and efficiently

• Have good general IT skills (especially Microsoft Office) and be able to type accurately

• Be well organised and pay great attention to detail

• Have previous experience of providing office administrative support (essential)

• Have previous experience of working in a busy reception area (desirable)

• Be flexible in their approach, happy to multitask and will work well as part of a team

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Start date: Summer term 2026

• Salary in the region of £18,000 per annum

• 25 days' holiday pro rata to be taken outside of term time

• Working set hours each week as follows - 7.00am – 9.30am, Monday to Wednesday, 7.00am – 3.00pm, Thursday and Friday (22.5 hours per week)

• Working hours during school holidays (5 hours per day) based on reception rota covering 24 days per academic year

• Additional wrap around days before/after the beginning/end of term plus some additional days during the holidays

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum.  Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 30th March 2026.

Interviews: w/c 30th March 2026.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.