Receptionist

Salford-Council; Worsley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Patrick's RC High School is seeking a friendly, professional and highly organised Receptionist to join our dedicated support staff team. This role sits at the front of the school, welcoming visitors, parents and pupils, and requires excellent communication and customer service skills in a busy environment.

The successful candidate will be professional, approachable and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, administrative and customer service skills are required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organised

Customer service

Multitasking

Job description

The Governors of St Patrick's RC High School are seeking to appoint a friendly, professional and highly organised Receptionist to join our dedicated support staff team.

As the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and external agencies, the successful candidate will play a key role in creating a welcoming and positive experience for everyone who visits or contacts the school. The role requires excellent communication, administrative and customer service skills, together with the ability to work efficiently in a busy school environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Be professional, approachable and welcoming
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Maintain accurate records and handle confidential information appropriately
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently when required
• Be willing to undertake and maintain First Aid training

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure. An online search may be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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