A well-regarded all-boys secondary school in Hounslow is seeking a professional and highly organised Receptionist to join its front office team. This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, and offers the chance to become a key part of the school community. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff, and students, and will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. The role requires excellent communication skills, a welcoming manner, and the ability to remain calm and efficient in a busy school environment. Applicants must hold an enhanced DBS certificate (or be willing to apply for one) and have previous experience working as a receptionist, ideally within a school or educational setting. Strong IT skills, including confidence with Microsoft Office packages and management information systems, are essential. Key Responsibilities: Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, staff, parents, and students Managing phone calls, emails, and general enquiries in a professional and timely manner Maintaining visitor logs and safeguarding procedures at all times Assisting with administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the school Liaising with teaching and support staff to ensure efficient communication across departments Requirements: Proven experience as a receptionist or front-of-house professional (school experience highly desirable) Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one) Excellent organisational and time-management skills Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and database systems Professional, approachable, and able to manage a busy workload with efficiency This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced receptionist to work in a dynamic secondary school environment, providing essential support to staff, students, and visitors, and playing a key role in the school’s welcoming and professional image.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Chloe Bennett on 0207 580 2956 l Ext: 1060.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Chloe Bennett&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0207 580 2956 l Ext: 1060</strong></strong>