Friendly School Receptionist – Front Desk & Admin

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a School Receptionist for a Bolton secondary school. The role involves welcoming visitors, handling calls and emails, and providing general office support within a busy school environment.

You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and staff, ensuring a friendly, professional atmosphere. Previous reception or administrative experience and good IT skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Previous reception, customer service or administrative experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Good organisational skills and basic IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and manage the sign-in process.
• Answer telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Direct enquiries and take accurate messages.
• Liaise with parents, pupils and staff professionally.
• Support general school office administration.
• Maintain accurate records and handle confidential information.
• Follow school procedures for safeguarding and visitor management.

Skills

Customer service

Reception experience

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a School Receptionist for a Bolton secondary school. The role involves welcoming visitors, handling calls and emails, and providing general office support within a busy school environment.

You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and staff, ensuring a friendly, professional atmosphere. Previous reception or administrative experience and good IT skills are valued.