Receptionist & Admin Officer
Grade: Scale 3, Spine Point 5-6
Actual salary: £24,877.44 - £25,232.76
Hours: 32.5 hours a week for 39 weeks (TTO)
7:30am to 3:00pm including ½ hour unpaid lunch break
FTE salary: £31,036-£31,530
Contract: 1 year initially
Oak Lodge School is a secondary school for students with hearing, speech and language and communication needs with a residential provision. We would like to welcome you to become part of our vibrant and innovative learning community, to have the opportunity to work in our happy and harmonious school which promotes the highest standards and is at the forefront of special Deaf education.
What we offer:
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Well-equipped office and resources
- Free parking on site
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Small school community (91 pupils) where you can get to know students and staff
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating the school switchboard and greeting visitors
- Managing deliveries, post, and school diaries
- Producing ID badges and supporting transport records
- Supporting parental communications, school events, and administrative tasks
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting safeguarding procedures
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in a reception or administrative role (school experience desirable)
- Excellent communication, IT and organisational skills
- A friendly, professional manner and a flexible approach
For further information and to apply please download an application form and details from the Wandsworth Council website: https://jobs.wandsworth.gov.uk/. Alternatively, this can be downloaded from the school’s website: www.oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk.
Completed applications should be e-mailed to recruitment@oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 6th July 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
CVs are not accepted.