Front of House Receptionist (Primary)

Bay CE School; Sandown; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 9,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local retailer discounts

Transport discounts (Hovertravel, Red 

Wightlink

Job summary

Bay CE School is seeking a friendly, organised individual for a 16-hour-per-week role during term time. You will handle enquiries from parents, carers, pupils and visitors, answer calls, relay messages and support routine admin tasks within the school office.

We value excellent communication, IT, literacy and numeracy skills and a caring approach to the school community. The role commences as soon as possible and offers term-time hours with local benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent administration and communication skills.
• Strong IT, literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle enquiries from parents, carers, pupils and visitors.
• Answer phone calls, relay messages and direct calls and emails as needed.
• Support general office tasks by providing routine administrative assistance within the school office.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Communication skills

IT literacy

Numeracy

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

16 hours per week (2 consecutive days to be discussed at interview)
Working pattern: 8.00am - 4.30pm
Term time only
HAY scale 4A-E (£9,550 - £9,701 gross actual salary per annum)
To commence as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint a friendly, approachable, and organised individual with a passion for customer service. The successful candidate will have exceptional administration and communication skills; an exemplary professional manner; a caring approach; and strong IT, literacy and numeracy skills.

You will handle enquiries from parents, carers, pupils, and visitors, including answering phone calls, relaying messages, and directing calls and emails as needed. You will also support general office tasks by providing routine administrative assistance within the school office.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about supporting our pupils and school community; enjoys working as part of a busy and fast-paced office environment, and has the ability to effectively multi-task.

Safeguarding

We offer:

• Staff Benefits (Local Retailer Discounts, Transport Discounts (Hovertravel, Red Funnel, Wightlink)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 1Leisure One Card Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking