Receptionist / Office Administrator

Simply Education Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a professional and organised School Receptionist for their busy office in Central Northampton. This role involves being the first point of contact, managing front-desk operations, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in similar settings, possess strong communication skills, and be proficient in ICT systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role.
• Experience of working in a school is essential.
• Confident using ICT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and managing sign-ins.
• Providing general administrative support to the school office team.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures by following security protocols.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS/Arbor

Job description

Receptionist

Location: Central Northampton

Contract type: Full time, Part time

Salary: dependant on experience

Simply Education is seeking a professional, approachable, and highly organised School Receptionist to join our busy school office. As the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors, you will play a vital role in creating a warm and efficient front-of-house environment.

The Role

• Greeting visitors, managing sign-ins, and handling front-desk enquiries with professionalism.
• Answering phone calls, emails, and relaying messages promptly and accurately.
• Providing general administrative support to the school office team.
• Managing post, deliveries, and maintaining accurate records and registers.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures by following all visitor and security protocols.

We are looking for someone who:

• Have previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role
• Experience of working in school essential
• Be confident using ICT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office, SIMS/Arbor or similar).
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, well-organised, and able to multitask in a busy environment.
• Be discreet and professional when handling sensitive information.

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check. Due to COVID-19 regulations, any interviews we hold will be conducted over a Zoom call.

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