Receptionist (Part-Time)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 2,800 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

Thistley Hough Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Receptionist to be the first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors. The role involves handling enquiries, maintaining accurate records, and safeguarding with confidentiality in a busy front office.

The position is permanent, part-time and term-time, with duties concentrated on Fridays across 39 weeks including INSET. Enhanced DBS, barred list check and references are required before any offer is made.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and IT skills.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Professional, welcoming manner and good interpersonal skills.
• Prioritising tasks and working effectively under pressure.
• Initiative and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors.
• Handle enquiries professionally.
• Manage a busy reception area.
• Support staff, pupils and visitors.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding at all times.
• Keep the day-to-day running of reception smooth.
• Prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Contribute to the school's ethos and to teamwork.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Receptionist post at Thistley Hough Academy, a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent run by Creative Education Trust, on a permanent part-time, term-time basis. The job centres on being the first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors, handling enquiries and keeping accurate records while protecting confidentiality and safeguarding. It involves one day a week, on Fridays, across 39 weeks including INSET, in a busy front office. Enhanced DBS, barred list check and references are required before any offer is made.

What the job involves

• Act as the first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors
• Handle enquiries professionally
• Manage a busy reception area
• Support staff, pupils and visitors
• Maintain accurate records
• Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding at all times
• Keep the day-to-day running of reception smooth
• Prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure
• Contribute to the school's ethos and to teamwork

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• Professional, welcoming manner and good interpersonal skills
• Prioritising tasks and working effectively under pressure
• Initiative and attention to detail

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Barred list check
• References
• Online checks before interview
• Prohibition from teaching search where appropriate

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and teamwork