Receptionist

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Aylburton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope Valley College is seeking a temporary receptionist to support a welcoming and efficient front desk and to assist with administration.

The role involves first contact with parents, students and staff, high-quality customer service, and collaboration with the first aid team to provide care and administer medication when needed. Hours are 22.5 per week, term-time only, 8:00–16:00, Mondays plus two other days by agreement; it is offered on a job-share basis.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes visitors and handles front desk enquiries with professionalism.
• Supports administration tasks and basic clerical duties.
• Assists the first aid team and administers medication when required.

Job description

Hope Valley College are looking to recruit a temporary receptionist for the remainder of the academic year to assist in the provision of an efficient, professional and welcoming reception and administrative support service. In the role of receptionist, you are often the first point of contact for the school. The successful postholder will be required to demonstrate a high level of customer service, be able to communicate effectively with parents, students and staff and show initiative and organisation, and multi-tasking skills in a busy work environment.

The student medical room is based at reception, this role is part of the first aid team within school, and it is required to provide this to students and staff and administer medication. Full training will be provided, but applicants must be patient, compassionate and willing to fulfil this task.

The advertised hours are 22.5 per week and will include Mondays plus two other days to be discussed with the successful candidate. Working hours are 8am to 4pm, 3 days per week, term time only. This role is offered on a job share basis with the current postholder.