School Receptionist

Randstad Education; Bar Hill; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is looking for a Receptionist to join a primary school administrative team in Bar Hill. The ideal candidate will be dependable, organised, and efficient, with strong interpersonal skills and experience with schools. This role provides an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexibility - day to day, long term, temp to perm and permanent opportunities

Developing skill set / career progression

Public transport links provided

Dedicated consultants

Excellent working environment

Access to 'Refer a Friend' bonus worth up to £300 in shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with schools.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get a new one.

Responsibilities

• Represent the school in a professional manner.
• Answer general telephone and face-to-face enquiries.
• Assist in arranging school trips and events.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Flexibility

Tools

SIMS

Job description

"It is only when we take chances, when our lives improve."

Do you want to work in an exciting environment?

Do you enjoy working as a key member of a small administrative office team?

We are looking for a Receptionist who is dependable, organised and efficient to work at a fast pace all through school in Bar Hill (Cambridge) to work from Monday-Friday and 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• To represent the school in a professional and welcoming manner
• Answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors
• Assist in arrangements for school trips, events, rooms, etc.
• Provide general admin support such as photocopying, filing, faxing, e-mailing
• Use of the school database SIMS
• Assist in completing standard forms and responding to routine correspondence by maintaining all documentation
• Provide general administrative support such as photocopying, filing, routine correspondence
• Sort and distribute mail, Maintain and collate pupil reports
• Undertake general administrative procedures
• Provide staff, students and others with advice and direction

Benefits

• Flexibility - Day to day, long term, temp to perm and permanent opportunities
• Developing skill set / career progression
• Public transport links provided
• Dedicated consultants
• Excellent working environment with supportive team members
• Access to 'Refer a Friend' bonus worth up to £300 in shopping vouchers

Requirements / Skills

• Committed, flexible and enthusiastic
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Relevant experience working with schools
• Considerable experience of the schools computerised database, SIMS
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to set and work to agreed targets and work schedules
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get new one

About Randstad

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to completion of an enhanced DBS check and receipt of satisfactory references.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to the success of a diverse and inclusive primary school, please apply now or submit your CV via this site.

I look forward to hearing from you!