Job Description

Arnold House School

Westminster

Salary:

Competitive

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

20 October 2025

Apply by:

22 September 2025

Job overview

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Arnold House was founded in 1905 in St John's Wood. It is an independent preparatory school located in London, NW8, for boys from 3 to 13, and a member of IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools). In our most recent EQI ISI inspection it was reported that pupils' academic achievement and personal development are both excellent.

We are looking for a welcoming and well-organised School Receptionist to join our busy front office team. The Receptionist will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors to the school and staff. The ability to work well with people as well as being well organised, with a keen eye for detail are essential requirements for the role.

We offer a competitive salary and pension, a friendly work environment, and free lunches during term time. This is a term-time only role, plus three weeks.

Our school is known for its family ethos and being a great place to work. We are committed to promoting and protecting the mental and physical health of all our staff.

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About

Arnold House School

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Arnold House School

1-3 Loudoun Road, St John's Wood
London
NW8 0LH
United Kingdom

+44 20 72664840

Arnold House School is an independent Church of England primary school for boys aged 3-13, located in the St John's Wood area of north-west London. Arnold House School was established in 1905 with just nine pupils. Today there are eight year groups, each divided into two forms.



The school aims for class sizes of between 16 and 18. The main academic subjects are taught with a view to meeting the standards set by the Common Entrance syllabus, which relates to the demands of the national curriculum but with extra time devoted to French, classics and games.

Headmaster

Giles Tollit

Values and vision

Arnold House School aims to ensure that breadth and excellence remain the cornerstones of its approach to teaching and learning. Teachers strive to serve the best interests of pupils throughout the ability range.



The primary school sets high academic standards, values a supportive family ethos and aims to maintain a healthy balance between academic, artistic, pastoral, spiritual and sporting matters. The environment is relatively traditional, maintaining a degree of formality.

ISI report

"The school is highly successful in its promotion of pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development within a generous Christian ethos. Pupils are given extensive opportunities to grow as confident and harmonious citizens with a strong sense of self, and tolerance of each other. Their moral and social awareness is excellent."



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