Primary School Receptionist Needed In Durham

Marchant Recruitment; North East; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

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Marchant Recruitment is seeking a friendly School Receptionist for a Durham primary school. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and visitors, ensuring the smooth daily running of the school office.

The ideal candidate has prior school reception or administrative experience, is confident with MIS systems such as SIMS or Arbor, and holds an Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred). You will support safeguarding procedures and provide general admin support to the senior

Competenze

• Experience in school reception or administration.
• Proficiency with school MIS systems (SIMS/Arbor or similar).
• DBS check valid or willing to obtain one.

Mansioni

• Manage the front desk and greet visitors professionally.
• Handle incoming calls and respond to parent inquiries.
• Maintain pupil records using the school MIS.
• Monitor attendance and report concerns.
• Support safeguarding procedures and sign-in protocols.
• Provide general administrative support to SLT.

Conoscenze

Communication

Organisational skills

Reception experience

Strumenti

SIMS

Arbor

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School Receptionist – Primary School – Durham

A welcoming and community-focused primary school in Durham is seeking an experienced School Receptionist to join their friendly administrative team.

As the first point of contact for pupils, parents and visitors, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth daily running of the school office.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing the front desk and greeting visitors professionally

Handling incoming calls and responding to parent enquiries

Maintaining accurate pupil records using the school’s MIS system

Monitoring attendance and reporting concerns

Supporting safeguarding procedures and visitor sign-in protocols

Providing general administrative support to the senior leadership team

The Ideal Candidate:

Previous school-based reception or administrative experience is essential

Confident using school systems (SIMS, Arbor or similar)

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Calm, professional and able to manage a busy front office

A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one) is essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive primary setting at the heart of the local community.

Primary School Receptionist Needed in Durham Durham, England, United Kingdom