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A busy and welcoming secondary school in Slough is seeking a friendly, professional, and organised School Receptionist to join its front-of-house team immediately. This is a full-time, permanent position, ideal for someone who enjoys being the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors, and who thrives in a fast-paced school environment.
About the School
This secondary school in Slough has a strong reputation for academic achievement, pastoral care, and a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. The school serves a diverse community and values staff who are approachable, proactive, and committed to contributing positively to the school environment. Leadership is supportive and encourages professional growth, ensuring staff feel valued and supported in their roles.
The reception is a key part of the school’s operations, providing essential support to pupils, parents, staff, and visitors. It is a central hub for communications, enquiries, and day-to-day administration, requiring an organised and professional approach at all times.
About the Role
The successful candidate will manage the school’s reception area, acting as the first point of contact and providing excellent customer service to all visitors. You will handle incoming communications, manage administrative tasks, and support the smooth running of the school office. This is a varied role requiring professionalism, patience, and strong organisational skills.
Key responsibilities include:
* Greeting and welcoming pupils, parents, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
* Answering telephone calls and emails, directing enquiries to the appropriate staff
* Managing the signing in and out of visitors and maintaining visitor logs
* Providing administrative support to the school office, including filing, photocopying, and data entry
* Supporting communication between staff, leadership, and parents
* Assisting with the organisation of meetings, events, and appointments
* Maintaining the reception area to a high standard and ensuring resources are well-stocked
* Supporting administrative processes such as attendance records, pupil information, and correspondence
Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will:
* Have previous experience in a reception, administrative, or front-of-house role, ideally in an educational setting
* Be highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
* Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Be confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and school management software
* Be approachable, professional, and welcoming to all members of the school community
* Understand the importance of confidentiality and data protection
* Be proactive, flexible, and able to work as part of a team
Why Join This School
* Well-regarded secondary school with supportive leadership
* Friendly, collaborative administrative team
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth
* Positive working environment with motivated pupils and staff
* Varied role with exposure to all aspects of school operations
Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience.
Application
To apply for this School Receptionist role in Slough, please submit your CV.