School Receptionist

Caroline Haslett Primary School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Caroline Haslett Primary School is seeking a proactive Office Administrator to support a busy school office. You will demonstrate excellent communication, strong IT skills (MS Office) and a calm, organised approach to handle confidential information and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a friendly, team-oriented individual with good telephone manners and a sense of humour, able to provide exceptional customer care to staff, pupils and visitors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working in an office environment with eye for detail and organised approach.
• Excellent customer care skills and ability to multi task in a busy environment.
• Experience working in a school environment and knowledge of SIMS desirable; training provided.

Skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer care

Teamwork

Initiative

Telephone manner

Humour

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This is a key role within the school where flexibility is essential, together with the ability to be pro-active and demonstrate good time management skills. The successful applicant will need to be able to operate in a highly organised manner to cope with the demands of a very busy office environment where attention to detail and confidentiality are paramount. We are also looking for someone with a strong flair for IT.

The successful candidate will need:

• Great organisational skills
• The ability to remain calm and work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and MS Office skills
• Great attention to detail
• The ability to multi task within a busy environment

You will need a proven track record of working in an office environment, with an eye for detail, an organised approach, and excellent customer care skills.

You will have a friendly disposition, enjoy working as part of a team, and be dedicated to the needs of the school and, most importantly, the children.

The ideal candidate will be able to use their initiative, have a pleasant telephone manner, and the ability to stay calm under pressure with a good sense of humour.

Previous experience of working in a school environment and knowledge of SIMS systems is desirable, however, training will be provided for the right candidate.

The hours for this role are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Tours of the school are encouraged, to arrange a school tour, please contact Andrea Fergusson on 01908 231101 or [e-mail]