Receptionist

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Access to education settings across UK

Long-term and temp-to-perm roles

Professional development and training

Straightforward registration

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a School Receptionist to join a welcoming and supportive school in Wellingborough. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative and customer service skills who enjoys working in a busy school environment.

The Receptionist will be the first point of contact for visitors, staff and pupils, handling front-of-house duties, managing calls and emails, and helping maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist/administration or customer service experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems (SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom advantageous).
• Organised and professional in a busy environment with strong attention to detail.
• Approachable, reliable and proactive; good team player.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, parents and contractors.
• Manage incoming calls and email enquiries.
• Provide a professional front-of-house service.
• Maintain accurate pupil and visitor records.
• Support attendance and administrative processes.
• Assist with general office duties including filing and data entry.
• Liaise with staff, pupils and external agencies as required.
• Support the wider administration team with day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Reception experience

Administration

Customer service

Microsoft Office

School systems

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

School Receptionist

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Competitive daily rate Full-time | Term Time Only Tradewind Recruitment

Are you an organised, friendly and professional individual looking for a rewarding role within a school environment? Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking a School Receptionist to join a welcoming and supportive school in Wellingborough. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative and customer service skills who enjoys working in a busy environment and being the first point of contact for visitors, staff, parents and pupils.

The Role

As a School Receptionist, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the school office, helping to ensure the school operates smoothly and efficiently.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Greeting and assisting visitors, parents and contractors
• Managing incoming telephone calls and email enquiries
• Providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service
• Maintaining accurate pupil and visitor records
• Supporting attendance and administrative processes
• Assisting with general office duties, including filing, data entry and correspondence
• Liaising with staff, pupils and external agencies where required
• Supporting the wider administration team with day-to-day tasks

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous receptionist, administration or customer service experience
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems (experience with SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom would be advantageous)
• Can remain organised and professional in a busy environmentHas strong attention to detail
• Is approachable, reliable and proactive
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Previous experience within a school environment would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
• Access to a variety of education settings across Northamptonshire
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and temp-to-perm positions
• Free access to professional development and training
• Straightforward registration process

This role would suit individuals with backgrounds in administration, reception, customer service, office support or school administration who are looking to take the next step in their career within education.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.