Job Description

About the School - Charterhouse Square

Charterhouse Square is a non-selective, co-educational independent school based in the City of London for students aged 3-11 years. The school has excellent transport links, with the Elizabeth line, Farringdon mainline and Barbican tube all within a 5-minute walk. With a friendly and unpretentious approach, Charterhouse Square School offers education from Nursery and Early Years through to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.



At Charterhouse Square School we believe a happy and stimulating learning environment is fundamental to academic success. Students achieve exceptional academic results at 11+ from a broad and balanced curriculum, with a strong emphasis on numeracy and literacy but with ample time also dedicated to physical education and the arts.



The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced

Receptionist

to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, 'Thrive in a rapidly evolving world'.

About the role

As Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our busy school, playing a vital role in ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for all pupils, staff, and visitors. You will manage front desk duties with professionalism and warmth--answering calls, greeting visitors, handling enquiries, and providing essential administrative support. You will also support safeguarding processes, pupil attendance procedures, and be a key player in emergency response protocols, including fire registers and first aid.



During term time, you'll work 8:00am-5:00pm (Monday-Friday), and 9:00am-4:00pm during school holidays.

This is a fixed-term, term-time position acting as Maternity Cover

.

Who we are looking for:

You're a confident communicator with strong organisational skills and a calm, proactive attitude. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to juggle multiple tasks with ease. You have previous experience in a front-of-house or administrative role, ideally in a school setting, and are proficient with Microsoft Office. A background in safeguarding, first aid training, or experience using school systems like iSAMS is a bonus. Most importantly, you bring a positive, team-focused mindset and a strong commitment to student wellbeing and safety.

Benefits at Cognita

Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience Aviva Pension Free lunch provided during Term Time 5.6 weeks of annual leave (including bank holidays) School fee discount Exclusive third-party discounts Professional Development

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:

29th June 2025

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.



We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.



Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.