What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
We are seeking a friendly, organised, and highly professional Receptionist / Administrator to join our busy school office on a temporary basis. As the first point of contact for our school, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for students, parents, and visitors while providing essential administrative support to our staff. This is a fast‑paced role that requires a “can‑do” attitude, the ability to multitask, and a calm demeanor under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
* Front of House: Greeting visitors, managing the sign‑in process (ensuring safeguarding protocols are met), and handling busy switchboard calls.
* Student Support: Assisting students with general inquiries, lost property, and coordinating late arrivals / early departures.
* Data Management: Using school systems to update attendance records and student information.
* General Admin: Processing incoming/outgoing mail, filing, photocopying, and drafting school communications (letters/emails).
* Safeguarding: Acting as a key link in the school’s safeguarding chain by ensuring all visitors are correctly identified.
About You
* Experience: Previous experience in a reception or administrative role (experience within an educational setting is highly desirable).
* Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional telephone manner.
* IT Skills: Proficient in the use of computer packages such as Google including Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail or similar.
* Attributes: A high level of discretion and confidentiality, strong organisational skills, and a passion for supporting a learning environment.
* Compliance: An Enhanced DBS check is essential for this role. If you do not currently have one on the Update Service, we can assist with the application.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
* The chance to contribute towards our transformational ethos
* Excellent CPD
* A friendly welcoming community
* The opportunity to work with highly committed and enthusiastic staff & a very supportive leadership team
* Excellent facilities
* Cycle Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition, from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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