School Receptionist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Barnsley is seeking a Receptionist to join a busy secondary school. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, ensuring a welcoming and efficient front-desk service.

The role involves managing calls, emails and post, signing in visitors, and providing general administrative support to enable the smooth running of the school reception. DBS check may be required; references covering the last 2 years will be sought.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or reception-based roles.
• Competent using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Able to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to use their own initiative.
• Reliable, organised, and a strong team.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting visitors with a warm and professional manner.
• Managing the busy school telephone system.
• Responding to emails and enquiries.
• Signing visitors and contractors in and out of the school site.
• Processing deliveries and incoming post.
• Providing administrative support across the school.
• Supporting the smooth running of the reception.

Skills

Administration experience

Reception experience

MS Office

IT systems

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Organised

Proactive

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be the friendly face at the heart of a busy secondary school!

Are you organised, approachable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you love meeting people and making a great first impression? If so, we'd love to hear from you.A welcoming secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a Receptionist to join their team from SEPTEMBER. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the daily life of a school, acting as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors, and staff.

Your new role

• Meeting and greeting visitors with a warm and professional manner
• Managing the busy school telephone system
• Responding to emails and enquiries
• Signing visitors and contractors in and out of the school site
• Processing deliveries and incoming post
• Providing administrative support across the school
• Supporting the smooth running of the reception

What you'll need to succeed

• Friendly, professional, and confident communicating with a wide range of people
• Experienced in administration or reception-based roles
• Competent using IT systems and Microsoft Office
• Able to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive and able to use their own initiative
• Reliable, organised, and a strong team

We will need to be able to obtain references to cover the last 2 years as a minimum and you will need to be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check if you don't already have a DBS on the update service.

What you'll get in return

As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme where you could receive £250 in vouchers T&Cs apply

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.