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School Receptionist

Aspire People

Northampton

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established education agency is seeking a School Receptionist to join their team in Northampton. This role is perfect for individuals with a background in school environments or strong receptionist experience in similar sectors. You will be the first point of contact for students, parents, and guests, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere while adhering to safeguarding processes. The position is temporary, with full-time and part-time opportunities available throughout the school year, offering the chance to gain valuable experience in an educational setting. If you are organized, communicative, and ready for a rewarding role, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Receptionist in a school or similar environment is preferred.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Welcoming students, guests, and parents into the school.
  • Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
  • Ensuring safeguarding processes are followed.

Skills

Receptionist Experience
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Customer Service

Job description

School Receptionist

Recruiter: Aspire People
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £13 - £15 Per Hour
Posted: 27 Feb 2025
Closes: 27 Mar 2025
Reference: 2904817211
Sector: Academy
Job Level: Administrator / Coordinator / Assistant
Specialism: Education Studies / Teacher Training
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full Time

Are you a Receptionist with a background working in a school environment or similar looking for work? It is advantageous that applicants have some school Receptionist experience. However, applicants with strong Receptionist experience in a similar sector will also be considered.

You MUST BE willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. There will be full time and part time positions available throughout the school year which run for a variety amount of time. There may also be an opportunity to move to a permanent contract within the schools, although this is NOT guaranteed. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THE ROLES ARE TEMPORARY, AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.

Responsibilities:

  1. Welcoming students, guests, and parents into the school
  2. Ensuring safeguarding processes are followed
  3. Answering telephone calls and filtering as necessary
  4. Responding to emails
  5. Typing of letters and memos
  6. Filing, faxing, and photocopying
  7. Dealing with parents and pupils

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULLY REGISTER WITH US INCLUDING PROVIDING RIGHT TO WORK DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH OBTAINING AN ENHANCED CHILD WORKFORCE DBS THAT WILL BE PROCESSED BY US BUT COME AT A COST OF £47.20 (UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE REGISTERED ON THE UPDATE SERVICE). PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DO THIS.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

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