School Front Desk & Admin Coordinator - Part Time

TipTopJob; Merley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Canford School is seeking a proactive and organised Receptionist to join our team in Canford Magna. Based in the School's Reception building, you will create a welcoming, professional first impression for visitors, pupils and staff.

This busy role requires excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to outstanding customer service while supporting school operations, safeguarding, and record keeping. You will coordinate passes, deliveries and admin tasks to help the school run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reception, hospitality, or admin roles.
• Excellent telephone, email and in-person communication.
• Experience in busy environments with multiple tasks.
• Familiar with safeguarding and visitor management in education.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional front of house service and manage visitor sign-ins and passes.
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and enquiries from parents, visitors, contractors, and the public.
• Support school operations through record keeping, deliveries, post, and databases.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain confidential records.
• Coordinate keys, access passes, equipment, and parking permits.

Skills

Reception experience

Hospitality

Administration

Customer-facing

Tools

Sign-in systems

Databases

Administrative software

Job description

Canford School is seeking a proactive and organised Receptionist to join our team in Canford Magna. Based in the School's Reception building, you will create a welcoming, professional first impression for visitors, pupils and staff.

This busy role requires excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to outstanding customer service while supporting school operations, safeguarding, and record keeping. You will coordinate passes, deliveries and admin tasks to help the school run smoothly.