School Receptionist

Inspired Education Group; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global education group seeks a Receptionist at their London school to provide a welcoming first point of contact for parents and visitors. This role involves handling inquiries, managing communications, and assisting with administrative tasks, ensuring a positive impression. The ideal candidate will be organized, flexible, and possess good computer and interpersonal skills, with experience in an office environment seen as advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment is an advantage but not essential.
• Experience with First Aid is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Field telephone and email enquiries, greeting guests and sorting post.
• Administer First Aid to boys (training provided if needed).
• Support pupil registration in coordination with the Attendance Officer.

Skills

Organisational skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Telephone manner

Initiative

Job description

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Location:

London, GB

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Receptionist is the first point of contact for parents, prospective parents and visitors to the School’s building in Manchester Street. As such, the Hannah House Receptionist’s role is vital in giving a good impression to all, as well as in ensuring that important communication is passed on in a timely manner to the relevant staff

The role requires a committed, willing, flexible and energetic person to assist pupils, staff, parents and visitors to the School.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fielding telephone and email enquiries, greeting guests and sorting post
• Screen and direct calls
• Open school post and distribute accordingly
• Sending out post
• Coordinating the pick-up and delivery of large mail
• Greet and welcome all visitors and suppliers entering the school, ensuring all sign in and out/wear badges
• Make full use of iSAMS and record information as required
• Work closely with the Attendance Officer to support pupil registration
• Work closely with the Head’s PA to offer broader administrative assistance
• Support with organising catering for event
• Administer First Aid to boys (training will be given if required)
• Support teaching staff as required with administrative tasks
• Attend any formal or informal school events outside of school hours as required by the Headmaster, including Open Days and Entrance Testing days

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Highly organised
• Good keyboard and computer skills with a comprehensive knowledge of Office applications software and the web
• Able to manage and prioritise a varied workload under pressure
• Flexible, able to use initiative
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to work as part of a team
• Experience in an office environment would be an advantage but is not essential
• Experience with First Aid would be an advantage but is not essential
• Able to work in a team and independently as the task requires

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitmentpractices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.