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Randstad Education; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support in Education

DBS support if required

Recruitment process support

Refer a Friend £300

Job summary

Randstad Education in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated School Receptionist to support client schools in Newmarket. You will manage front-desk operations, switchboard, and clerical tasks to ensure smooth admin operations and safeguarding commitments.

The role runs 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday-Friday, full-time, and requires DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK. Proficiency in MS Office and SIMS, plus strong organisation, are essential to succeed in this fast-moving educational

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school reception role.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SIMS.
• Organised, flexible and cooperative approach.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work outside of normal hours by mutual agreement.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and switchboard services for the school.
• Work as part of a team in the main office.
• Operate the school switchboard and handle enquiries.
• Produce letters, booklets, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required.
• Process and deliver correspondence to and from the school timely.
• Assist Office/Cover manager with daily cover and agency staff info.
• Promote safeguarding standards and maintain reception order.
• Inform visitors of delays and developments.
• Take on additional duties as requested by the Headteacher.

Skills

School reception experience

MS Office

Organised & flexible

Tools

SIMS

Job description

\"The expert in anything was once a beginner\"

Are you a committed and experienced data professional?

Are you passionate about working in a school setting where you can contribute to people's good future?

If you think this is about you, keep reading!

This role requires you to work from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday-Friday, as this is a full-time position.

We have a variety of

School Receptionist roles open in

Newmarket (Cambridgeshire). This is a great opportunity to provide essential support to our client schools and become a key part of the local educational community.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide reception and switchboard services on behalf of the school as well as general administrative support and clerical assistance as and when required


• To work, as part of a team of administrative assistants in the main office of the school


• To operate the school switchboard and to receive and deal with telephone enquiries from parents and the public, giving relevant assistance and information where required


• To produce a variety of materials; e.g. letters, booklets, spreadsheets, reports


• To undertake any such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time


• To ensure, if required, that all correspondence to and from the school is processed and delivered in a timely manner


• To assist the Office/Cover manager with daily cover helping with providing information to agency staff


• To promote and maintain the standards of the school's commitment to safeguarding children to be responsible for the order and appearance of Reception


• Keep visitors informed of any delays and developments


• To undertake any additional duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher

Main requirements to get clearance for this role

• Experience working in a school reception role


• Proficiency in MS Office and school management software including SIMS


• Have an organised, flexible, co-operative approach to all work undertaken


• Eligibility to work in the UK - this is essential


• Enhanced DBS on the update service


• Strive for excellence in all aspects of work


• Effective time management and organisational skills


• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours by mutual agreement

Benefits with this role

• 24/7 support from a dedicated consultant with experience of working in Education


• DBS support if required


• Support on the recruitment process with our client


• Refer a Friend scheme with the opportunity to earn £300*

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the school.