Receptionist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarleton Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a permanent receptionist to join the front office team. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and callers, maintaining a welcoming reception and enforcing sign-in and safeguarding procedures.

The role covers administrative tasks such as post handling, filing, database entry and general office duties on a full-time, term-time-plus-two-weeks pattern. Hours are 8am to 4pm on weekdays; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Proactive and highly organised.
• Personable, positive and professional manner.
• Ability to bring a genuine desire to support the school community.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and callers, giving a courteous, calm and friendly service.
• Ensure visitors follow safeguarding and security protocols, including signing in and out.
• Maintain a welcoming and professional reception area.
• Work as an effective member of the Administration Team to support the wider needs of the school.
• Carry out filing, post handling, word processing, telephone enquiries, database entry and general office duties.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Personable

Supportive

Job description

Permanent receptionist post at Tarleton Academy, based in the school's front office team. The role is the first point of contact for parents, visitors and callers, keeping reception welcoming and enforcing visitor sign-in and safeguarding procedures. Alongside front-desk work sit administrative tasks such as post handling, filing and database entry, across a full-time, term-time-plus-two-weeks pattern with weekday hours of 8am to 4pm. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and callers, giving a courteous, calm and friendly service
• Ensure visitors follow safeguarding and security protocols, including signing in and out
• Maintain a welcoming and professional reception area
• Work as an effective member of the Administration Team to support the wider needs of the school
• Carry out filing, post handling, word processing, telephone enquiries, database entry and general office duties

Skills & knowledge

• Proactive and highly organised
• Personable, positive and professional manner
• Ability to bring a genuine desire to support the school community

Checks & eligibility

• Online search as part of due diligence for shortlisted candidates, under Keeping Children Safe in Education

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults