Receptionist

Salary: NJC 6 £29,856 (Actual salary), £25,914 (pro rata salary) + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Be the welcoming face of our school - we're hiring a receptionist!

We're looking for a friendly and organised receptionist to join our team at Lift Bexleyheath

You're someone who'll be able to:

• Warmly welcome visitors, parents and carers with professionalism
• Managing incoming calls, directing enquiries to the appropriate staff and signing in visitors
• Schedule appointments, handle deliveries, and share important information accurately and efficiently
• Data input - keeping internal systems up to date and accurate

You're someone who has:

• Enthusiasm for working in a customer-facing role.
• Experience of working in an office environment (school environment would be advantageous)
• Excellent organisation skills

About Lift Bexleyheath

Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school with a strong sense of community. Our school serves a diverse student population, and we are proud of the relationships we build with our families and wider community.

The school is located in Bexleyheath, just 30 minutes from central London by train, and offers an excellent environment to both live and work. With a brand-new sixth form centre and investment in teaching spaces, it's an exciting time to join our team.

We're proud to say that Lift Bexleyheath is on a journey of sustained improvement and innovation. You'll be joining a school with strong leadership and a shared determination to achieve the very best for every student.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 1 April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.