Receptionist / Office Co-ordinator

Valentines High School, Ilford, Essex, IG2 6HX

42 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 July 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: £26,903.00 Annually (Actual)

Receptionist / Office Co-ordinator job summary

Valentines High school are seeking to appoint an exceptional Receptionist / Office Co-ordinator who will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and students. We are looking for an excellent communicator with outstanding organisational skills who will be able to work within a busy front office. The successful candidate must be able to prioritise competing demands and remain calm under pressure.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about contributing to a welcoming, safe and inclusive school.

The school provides a supportive environment along with excellent professional development opportunities.

Closing date: Monday 7th September 2026, 9:00am

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 Valentines High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1357 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Valentines High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/valentines-high-school

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