Receptionist

Pertemps; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting a friendly and professional Receptionist for a busy school office in Gloucester on a temporary ongoing basis. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students and staff, providing a welcoming and efficient reception and administrative support.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisational skills and competence with standard office applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or front-of-house roles is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proficiency with standard office software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and respond to enquiries in a professional manner.
• Answer phones, respond to emails and direct queries to staff.
• Manage visitor sign-in procedures and security measures.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the school team.
• Maintain accurate records using the school's management systems.
• Assist with communications with parents, carers, students and external organisations.
• Assist with printing, photocopying and document preparation.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
• Coordinate room bookings and appointments.
• Help maintain a tidy and organised reception area.
• Support other office duties as required.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Administrative skills

Multitasking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

School Receptionist – Temporary Role

Based in Gloucester

Hourly Rate: £14.78ph

Hours: 25 hours per week, term time

Contract: Temporary ongoing

Enhanced DBS is Required

Working hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 1:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist to join a busy school office on a temporary basis.As the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students and staff, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the school reception and providing an efficient, welcoming and helpful service.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic and organised Receptionist to join a busy school office on a temporary basis. As the first point of contact for the school, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment for visitors, parents, students and staff. You will provide an efficient reception service alongside general administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth day to day running of the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact, welcoming visitors and responding to enquiries in a professional and helpful manner.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, respond to emails and direct enquiries to the appropriate members of staff.
• Manage visitor sign in procedures, identification passes and reception security arrangements.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the wider school team.
• Maintain accurate records and update information using the school's management systems.
• Support communication with parents, carers, students and external organisations.
• Assist with printing, photocopying, document preparation, incoming and outgoing post.
• Coordinate deliveries and liaise with relevant colleagues.
• Support the organisation of appointments, room bookings and other administrative activities.
• Help maintain a clean, tidy and organised reception area.
• Assist with general office duties and other tasks as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is welcoming, approachable and professional.
• Has strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Is confident using computers and standard office applications.
• Can work effectively in a busy environment and manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrates discretion and understands the importance of confidentiality.
• Has a flexible and positive approach to work.
• Has a current enhanced DBS
• Previous reception or administrative experience is essential

Additional Information

The role is based within a school environment, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks