Pupil Receptionist/Administrator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Academy Long Sutton is seeking a Reception and Administration Assistant to act as the first point of contact for pupils, staff, parents and visitors. The role involves handling calls, managing attendance records and providing general admin support within a busy school environment.

Enhanced DBS clearance is required, and visa sponsorship is not available. The successful candidate will have prior admin or reception experience and strong ICT/organisational skills to thrive in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Previous administration or reception experience.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming reception service as first point of contact for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.
• Handle telephone and reception enquiries.
• Manage pupil attendance records.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Oversee lost property.
• Carry out first aid duties where required.

Skills

Strong ICT skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Busy school environment

Job description

Reception and administration role at University Academy Long Sutton, reporting to the PA to the Principal. The post-holder is the first point of contact for pupils, staff, parents and visitors, handling calls and enquiries, keeping pupil attendance records and supporting day-to-day admin, with lost property and first aid where required. The work is in a busy school setting, so fit depends on previous admin or reception experience and strong ICT and organisational skills. Enhanced DBS clearance is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide a welcoming reception service as first point of contact for pupils, staff, parents and visitors
• Handle telephone and reception enquiries
• Manage pupil attendance records
• Maintain accurate records
• Provide general administrative support
• Oversee lost property
• Carry out first aid duties where required

Experience

• Previous administration or reception experience

Skills & knowledge

• Strong ICT skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a busy school environment

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Barred list check
• Childcare disqualification check
• Prohibition check
• Section 128 check where applicable
• Eligible to work in the UK

Other

• Subject to an online presence check