Receptionist – Secondary School – Bexhill

Teach South; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach South is recruiting a Receptionist for a secondary school in Bexhill on a full-time contract. The role is 37 hours per week, with a two-week rota and immediate start. The placement runs for up to six months, with potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

You will be the friendly first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors. Experience in reception or customer service within a school or similar setting is preferred, and you should be comfortable using

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or customer service, preferably in a school.
• Strong communication and confidence with office systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors, pupils and staff to the school.
• Managing a busy reception desk and handling enquiries.
• Answering telephone enquiries and passing messages to staff.
• Supporting safeguarding and visitor procedures.
• Carrying out general administrative tasks and maintaining records.
• Working with the wider school support team.
• Providing a friendly, professional service and supporting school communications when needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Office systems confidence

Calm and professional demeanor

Reception / customer service in school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teach South is recruiting a Receptionist – Secondary School – Bexhill on a full-time contract, paying £25,614 yearly. Based in Bexhill, the successful applicant becomes the friendly first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors. Daily duties include greeting callers, handling a busy reception desk, answering telephone enquiries, taking messages and supporting general school administration. Strong communication, confidence with office systems and a calm, professional manner are essential. The placement runs for up to six months, with potential for a permanent post for the right person. Prior reception or customer service experience within a school or similar setting is preferred. Immediate start available.

School Receptionist – Bexhill Bexhill | Full Time | Immediate Start | Up to 6 Months | Potential Permanent Opportunity

Teach South Kent are currently recruiting for an experienced Receptionist to join a busy and welcoming secondary school in Bexhill. This is a great opportunity for an experienced receptionist or customer service professional who enjoys working with people and is confident in a busy environment. The successful candidate will be the friendly and professional first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors to the school. The initial placement is expected to last up to 6 months , with the possibility of the position becoming permanent for the right person.

What you’ll be doing

• Welcoming visitors, parents and students to the school
• Managing a busy reception desk
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with enquiries
• Passing messages and information to the appropriate members of staff
• Supporting the school's safeguarding and visitor procedures
• Carrying out general administrative tasks
• Maintaining accurate records and information
• Working alongside the wider school support team
• Providing a professional, friendly and welcoming service
• Supporting other school functions when required
• There may also be opportunities to assist with school communications, events and website updates.

What we’re looking for

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Confident speaking to people face-to-face and over the telephone
• Highly organised and able to prioritise your workload
• Calm and professional when working under pressure
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team
• Comfortable using your own initiative
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Adaptable and willing to support different areas of the school when required
• Previous experience working within a school would be an advantage, but reception and customer service experience is the key requirement.

Hours

The role is 37 hours per week and operates on a two-week rota: Week 1: 7:30am – 4:00pm Week 2: 8:30am – 5:00pm. You must be available to work both shift patterns. There is no requirement to work during school holidays.

Start Date

The school is keen to appoint as soon as possible, ideally before the October half term, allowing the successful candidate to receive a thorough handover and training from the current receptionist. Interviews will be arranged for suitable candidates.

• Full-time position in a busy secondary school
• Up to 6 months’ work with potential for a permanent position
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity