Receptionist/Administrator

The Hawthorns Primary School; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawthorns Primary School is seeking a well-organised and enthusiastic individual to join our front-of-house team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and provide essential administrative support to our school team.

With a focus on a warm, friendly approach, you will manage a busy reception, assist staff and pupils, and handle multiple tasks calmly and efficiently. We value initiative and reliability in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or customer-facing role is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for visitors to the school reception.
• Provide administrative support to the school team.
• Assist with visitor management and general office tasks.
• Maintain calm under pressure while handling multiple tasks.

Skills

Organisation

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Initiative

Job description

Weare seeking a well-organised, enthusiastic team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same!

The successful candidate will play a key role as the first point ofcontact for all visitors to the school reception as well as having theflexibility to offer administrative support to the school team. You will be awarm, friendly problem-solver with great attention to detail, and theinitiative to take ownership for a variety of tasks.

The role combines a stimulating mix of interaction with a wide range ofvisitors, pupils and staff. Experience of working in a busy reception area,ideally in an educational setting, is desirable but not essential.

In return, we offer a warm, welcoming and supportive environment wherestaff wellbeing is key; we want you to enjoy coming to work and to feel valuedin all that you contribute.

If you can work well under pressure, managingseveral tasks at once, all whilst maintaining a calm approach, we would love tohear from you.