School Office Receptionist - Welcoming & Efficient Support

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free before and after school childcare

Training and development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Positive work environment

Job summary

Earlsdon Primary School is seeking an outstanding receptionist to join our busy office. You will provide efficient clerical support, be the first point of contact for callers and visitors, and assist the Office Manager to keep the school running smoothly.

We are looking for a friendly, organised person with excellent communication skills, good IT abilities, and a positive approach to teamwork. The role is full-time, on-site, with strong commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in school office or similar environment required.
• Friendly, approachable with confident communication with staff and families.
• Excellent communication skills for telephone and enquiries.
• Organised and efficient with appointment management and records.
• Good IT skills with email and word processing; willing to learn systems.
• Accurate, methodical, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Understand confidentiality and teamwork in a school setting.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to train is essential.
• Right to work in the UK; no sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support for the school.
• Be the first point of contact for callers and visitors.
• Support Office Manager and maintain records.
• Manage appointments and keep the school office running smoothly.
• Handle information confidentially and professionally.

Skills

Experience in school office

Excellent communication skills

Organised and efficient

IT skills (email/word processing)

Teamwork

Tools

Word processing

Email

Job description

Earlsdon Primary School is seeking an outstanding receptionist to join our busy office. You will provide efficient clerical support, be the first point of contact for callers and visitors, and assist the Office Manager to keep the school running smoothly.

We are looking for a friendly, organised person with excellent communication skills, good IT abilities, and a positive approach to teamwork. The role is full-time, on-site, with strong commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.