Receptionist/Admin Assistant

The John Roan School, London, SE3 7QR

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,361.00 Annually (Actual)

Receptionist/Admin Assistant job summary

The Role:

The Receptionist is the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and pupils.

As the ‘face’ of the school, the receptionist should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner.

In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have a ‘can do’ approach to work, as no two days are the same. The receptionist is also required to support the school office function with various administrative tasks, requiring a good level of IT skills.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The John Roan School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1112 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The John Roan School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-john-roan-school-london

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