Job Description
School Receptionist (Secondary School)
Redcar Start: ASAP / After Easter 2026 Full-Time | Term-Time Only Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)
The Role
We are working with a friendly and well-organised secondary school in Redcar seeking a Receptionist to join their front office team. This is a key role within the school, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and students.
The successful candidate will be professional, approachable, and highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy reception environment efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
* Welcoming visitors, parents, and students in a professional manner
* Managing incoming calls and responding to enquiries
* Handling sign-in procedures and safeguarding protocols
* Providing general administrative support to the school office
* Managing emails, post, and internal communications
* Supporting attendance and pupil information systems where required
The Ideal Candidate
* Previous reception or administrative experience (school experience desirable)
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Confident using IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office; SIMS or similar is advantageous)
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment
* Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality within a school setting
What We Offer
* A supportive and welcoming school environment
* Opportunity for a long-term or permanent position
* Competitive rates of pay
* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Apply Now
If you are an organised and personable individual looking to work in a school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV or contact us directly for more information.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.