Receptionist & Administrative Assistant
Join St Thomas More Language College, SW3 2QS, as a Receptionist & Administrative Assistant.
Hours: Full time, 39 weeks per year
Salary: £27,738.27-£28,782
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Contract: Permanent
Are you friendly, professional and highly organised, with a passion for providing excellent customer service?
St Thomas More Language College is seeking an enthusiastic Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to be the welcoming face and voice of our school. This is a key front-of-house and administrative role, requiring a calm, proactive individual who thrives in a busy environment and is committed to supporting staff, students and visitors with professionalism and warmth.
About Us
St Thomas More Language College is a thriving Catholic institution which offers a rich and diverse curriculum for its students and a commitment to development opportunities for its staff.
The college is a part of the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust which promotes a collaborative environment, founded on Catholic Social Teaching and the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, ensuring pupils and staff are supported to grow and succeed.
Key Responsibilities
As Receptionist & Administrative Assistant, you will:
- Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, parents and stakeholders, both in person and by telephone
- Provide a warm, professional and efficient reception service at all times
- Support the day-to-day administration of the school, ensuring systems run smoothly
- Manage incoming calls, emails, post and deliveries accurately and confidentially
- Assist with meeting room bookings, school events and hospitality arrangements
- Maintain accurate records, including student data and visitor sign-in systems
- Support admissions processes and school communications such as newsletters
- Handle reception-based financial transactions and maintain accurate records
- Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection
What We Are Looking For
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have at least five GCSEs (including English and Maths)
- Have experience working in an administrative or customer-facing role
- Be confident, approachable and professional when dealing with a range of stakeholders
- Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
- Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Be able to remain calm and effective in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Have excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Understand the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Be confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems
Experience in a school environment is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- The chance to work closely with senior leaders and contribute to whole-school improvement
- A Trust committed to staff wellbeing and high-quality education
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Apply Today
To learn more about the role, the school and the Trust, please visit our Vacancies page.
To apply, please download and complete the application forms available on our Vacancies page. Once you have completed the forms, please email your application to hrteam@sjscat.co.uk.
Closing Date: 8am on Monday 13th July 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 13th July 2026
St Thomas More Language College and the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List.
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Join us in our mission to cultivate an educational environment that inspires growth, respect and
academic achievement!
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