Excellent School In Swindon Seeking Experienced School Receptionist

Marchant Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Receptionist for a welcoming school in Swindon. You will manage the main reception, greet pupils, parents and visitors, handle calls and emails, and support attendance procedures.

The role requires an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills, a professional telephone manner, and a calm, professional presence under pressure. DBS check or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school reception/office is essential.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school’s main reception area.
• Welcoming visitors and parents.
• Answering telephone calls and emails.
• Responding to general enquiries.
• Supporting pupil attendance procedures.
• Maintaining accurate visitor and reception records.
• Issuing visitor badges and passes.
• Contacting parents and carers when required.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Following safeguarding and visitor procedures.
• Assisting the wider administration team as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone manners

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

DBS check

Tools

School management systems

Job description

Job Title: School Receptionist
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

An excellent and welcoming school in Swindon is looking for an experienced School Receptionist to become part of its busy front-office team.

The successful candidate will need to be confident dealing with pupils, parents, staff and visitors while maintaining a professional and welcoming reception environment.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the school’s main reception area.

Welcoming visitors and parents.

Answering telephone calls and emails.

Responding to general enquiries.

Supporting pupil attendance procedures.

Maintaining accurate visitor and reception records.

Issuing visitor badges and passes.

Contacting parents and carers when required.

Maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Following safeguarding and visitor procedures.

Assisting the wider administration team as required.

Requirements

Previous experience working in a school reception or school office is essential.

Strong understanding of school safeguarding procedures.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Professional telephone manner.

Strong organisational skills.

Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Experience using school management systems is advantageous.

Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.