School Receptionist

Strategy Education; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategy Education is seeking a confident School Receptionist to join a busy Newmarket school with immediate start. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, delivering a friendly and efficient front-desk service.

You will use Arbor and other admin systems to manage attendance, sign-in, and data entry, while supporting general school administration and safeguarding. The role requires organisation, initiative and the ability to work calmly in a busy

Qualifications

• Proactive and approachable with strong communication skills.
• Experience in a school office environment is preferred.
• Comfortable using Arbor or similar school management systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet pupils, parents, visitors and staff warmly and professionally.
• Manage reception area and act as first point of contact.
• Answer calls and direct enquiries appropriately.
• Sign-in visitors and keep accurate records.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organised

Calm under pressure

Arbor familiarity

Tools

Arbor

Job description

School Receptionist

Location: Newmarket
Hours: Full-time, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Immediate start until 23rd October
Contract: Temporary, Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a confident, proactive and approachable School Receptionist to join a busy school immediately. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, providing a friendly, professional and efficient reception service.

You will need to be capable, organised and confident using school administration systems, particularly Arbor, and able to quickly pick up new processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, friendly and professional welcome to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Manage the school reception area and act as the first point of contact.
• Answer and direct telephone calls and respond to enquiries appropriately.
• Manage visitor signing-in procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Use Arbor and other school systems confidently to update and access information.
• Support with pupil attendance and absence records.
• Assist with general school administration and data entry.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, staff and external visitors.
• Deal confidently and sensitively with queries and day-to-day issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow school policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to the school office as required.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Proactive and able to use their initiative.
• Approachable, friendly and professional.
• Confident communicating with a wide range of people.
• Capable and organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Arbor or similar school management systems.
• Comfortable working in a busy school reception environment.
• Able to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Experienced in a school office or reception environment.

What the School Offers

• Immediate start.
• Full-time hours, 8:00am - 4:00pm.
• Temporary position running until 23rd October.
• A friendly and supportive school environment.
• The opportunity to use and develop your school administration experience.

If you are an experienced school receptionist who is confident with Arbor, approachable and ready to make an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you