School Front Desk Lead: Welcoming, Admin & Safeguarding

Ringwood School Academy; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Job summary

Ringwood School is seeking an experienced receptionist to join our team and create a welcoming experience for visitors, staff, students, and parents. The role requires clear communication, confidence, and calmness in a busy environment.

Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel, plus excellent telephone etiquette, is essential. The post offers salary on the Support Staff Scale D1–D5 and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Qualifications

• Clear and confident communication with staff, students and parents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the school's reception service.
• Provide a professional, welcoming and efficient front‑of‑house experience.
• Support safeguarding procedures including visitor sign-in and identification checks.
• Report safeguarding concerns in line with policy.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the post.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Team player

Time management

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Ringwood School is seeking an experienced receptionist to join our team and create a welcoming experience for visitors, staff, students, and parents. The role requires clear communication, confidence, and calmness in a busy environment.

Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel, plus excellent telephone etiquette, is essential. The post offers salary on the Support Staff Scale D1–D5 and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.