School Receptionist

Axcis Education; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Axcis Education in Solihull is seeking a warm, organised School Receptionist to be the welcoming first point of contact for our school community. This role supports front-office operations during term-time, with 22.5 hours per week from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

The position requires prior reception/administration experience, excellent communication skills, and proficient IT abilities. A DBS check is required upon appointment, with safeguarding as a key priority.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in reception, administration, or customer service (school experience preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office and school management software).
• Commitment to safeguarding children (enhanced DBS check required upon appointment).

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, parents, and pupils while maintaining safeguarding and signing-in procedures.
• Manage telephone calls, emails, and general front-office enquiries.
• Provide general administrative support (filing, data entry, and record management).
• Assist with student attendance, minor pupil welfare, and post.

Skills

Excellent communication and interc00r

Tools

Microsoft Office

School management software

Job description

School Receptionist Position

Location: Solihull

Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday (22.5 hours/week, Term-Time Only)

Salary: Dependent on experience

Start date: Immediate

About the Role

We are seeking a warm, organised School Receptionist to be the welcoming first point of contact for our Solihull school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, parents, and pupils while maintaining strict safeguarding and signing-in procedures.
• Manage telephone calls, emails, and general front-office enquiries.
• Provide general administrative support (filing, data entry, and record management).
• Assist with student attendance, minor pupil welfare, and post.

Requirements

• Previous experience in reception, administration, or customer service (school experience preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office and school management software).
• Commitment to safeguarding children (enhanced DBS check required upon appointment).

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Andrew Murphy

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1007