Friendly School Receptionist | Flexible Hours & Training

Supply Desk; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £?

Access to training

Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a friendly School Receptionist in Slough to join a busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, providing a warm welcome and essential administration support.

The role requires good IT skills with Microsoft Office, a calm and professional approach, safeguarding awareness, and an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one). Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Good IT skills including confidence with Microsoft Office.
• Calm, flexible and well-organised in a busy school environment.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with commitment to pupil safety.
• Confidential handling of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff and pupils, providing a warm and professional welcome.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, respond to enquiries and direct calls to the appropriate staff.
• Manage the school reception area, ensuring visitors are signed in and safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Assist with general administrative duties, including photocopying, filing, scanning and data entry.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and update school information systems as required.
• Support with pupil attendance records, including recording absences and responding to parental enquiries.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post, emails and general correspondence.
• Liaise with parents, staff and external professionals in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive pupil, parent and school information.
• Provide general office support to ensure the smooth running of the school.

Tools

MS Office

Reception software

Job description

Supply Desk is seeking a friendly School Receptionist in Slough to join a busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, providing a warm welcome and essential administration support.

The role requires good IT skills with Microsoft Office, a calm and professional approach, safeguarding awareness, and an Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one). Flexible working options are available.