Receptionist

Hastings High School; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings High School is seeking a friendly Receptionist to join our busy front desk. You will greet parents, carers and visitors, answer queries, direct support, and perform administrative tasks to help the school run smoothly.

The role offers training, a supportive team, and the chance to be part of the Hastings Family. Strong people skills, confidence on the phone and in person, plus discretion and calm under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent people skills and a confident manner.
• Confident in person and on the phone.
• Willing to learn with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet parents, carers and visitors on site.
• Answer parent and pupil queries.
• Direct support such as First Aid where needed.
• Undertake administrative tasks as required.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Job description

Reception can be one of the busiest departments in the school.

The role is varied and no two days arethe same. The role of the Receptionist is key in creating a good first impression of our school, and ourHastings Family.The Receptionist Team not only meet and greet parents, carers and visitors on site but are also part ofthe wider staff team, answering parent and pupil queries, directing support (e.g. \"First Aid\") whereneeded and undertaking administrative tasks as required.

The Receptionist Team are warm and welcoming, they are enthusiastic and keen to help and are anessential part of the ‘Hastings Family’. We are looking for someone who has excellent people skills, whois confident both in person and over the phone, someone who enjoys meeting people, ensuresconfidentiality at all times, and is able to be supportive and flexible, responding calmly and efficientlyin an environment that is challenging and busy.

We are happy to receive applications from individuals that have not worked in similar roles previously,as full training and support will be given.

Please refer to the job description for further information.