Receptionist

Comberton Village College; Otley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Comberton Village College is seeking a friendly, organised Receptionist/Administrator to join our busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and visitors, ensuring a welcoming environment while managing the day-to-day running of the school reception and administration.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, a positive and approachable manner, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Positive and approachable manner with the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school reception and answer telephone/visitor enquiries.
• Maintain visitor sign-in procedures and assist with administration processes.
• Coordinate bookings and uniform collections.
• Provide general office support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Support safeguarding, pastoral care and student-facing activities as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Customer service

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

IT systems

Job description

RECEPTIONIST

Salary: NJC Scale 2, Points 5 to 6 (£25,185 to £25,583 per annum FTE). Actual salary £21,600.98 per annum on point 5 based on 37 hours per week (pay award pending).

Contract: Permanent. 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.00 and Friday 08.00 to 15.30. Part-time job share considered.

Term time plus 5 training 5 (39 weeks per year)

Start date: As soon as possible

Place of work: Comberton Village College, Comberton, Cambridgeshire

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We are seeking a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist/Administrator to join our busy school office. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming environment while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school's reception and administrative functions.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, a positive and approachable manner, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing the school reception, handling telephone and visitor enquiries, maintaining visitor sign-in procedures, supporting school administration processes, managing uniform collections, coordinating bookings, and providing general office support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong organisational and administrative skills.


• Communicates effectively with children, parents, staff and external agencies.


• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.


• Can work independently whilst contributing positively to a team.


• Has good IT skills and experience of working in a busy customer-facing environment.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a supportive school community where your contribution will make a real difference to the experience of our pupils, families and staff.

Comberton Village College is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive school of approximately 2,000 students, including a thriving sixth form. Our staff are ambitious for young people, committed to inclusion and proud of the transformative impact that education can have on students' lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where safeguarding, pastoral care and student success are at the heart of everything we do.

For further details on our school please visit our website Welcome - Comberton Village College