School Front Desk Receptionist — Immediate Start

Marchant Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a friendly First Contact Receptionist for a busy secondary academy in Slough. You will manage the main reception, greet visitors, answer calls, and oversee sign-in and DBS checks, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.

The role requires strong IT skills, experience in front-of-house administration, and a professional, welcoming demeanor. Immediate start with full-time hours and term-time options may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy reception/front-of-house (school setting preferred).
• Excellent verbal communication and welcoming telephone manner.
• Strong IT skills with MS Office and school databases.
• Active DBS on Update Service or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage sign-in with safeguarding protocols.
• Operate school switchboard and relay messages.
• Manage school email inbox and direct queries to relevant staff.
• Issue visitor badges and verify DBS for external visitors.
• Receive and log post and deliveries.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Skills

Front-of-house

Customer service

Verbal communication

IT literacy

Tools

SIMS/Arbor

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a friendly First Contact Receptionist for a busy secondary academy in Slough. You will manage the main reception, greet visitors, answer calls, and oversee sign-in and DBS checks, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.

The role requires strong IT skills, experience in front-of-house administration, and a professional, welcoming demeanor. Immediate start with full-time hours and term-time options may be available.