School Receptionist

Aspire People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking school receptionists for temporary roles in Northampton. The positions run 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with full-time and part-time openings across the school year.

Applicants with school receptionist experience are advantageous; strong reception experience in a similar sector will also be considered. DBS checks and right-to-work documentation are required, with costs covered by the agency where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience as a receptionist, preferably in a school or pupil-facing environment.
• Ability to handle calls, emails, and visitor interactions with professionalism.
• Willingness to work on a temporary basis with potential for permanent placement.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming students, guests and parents into the school.
• Ensuring safeguarding processes are followed.
• Answering telephone calls and filtering as necessary.
• Responding to emails and letters to parents.
• Typing letters and memos for distribution.
• Filing, faxing and photocopying documents.
• Dealing with parents and pupils day-to-day.

Skills

Receptionist experience

School environment familiarity

Job description

School Receptionists 13.00 - 15.00 per hour

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 8:00a.m. & 4:30p.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.

• Welcoming students, guests and parents into the school
• Ensuring safeguarding processes are followed
• Answering telephone calls and filtering as necessary
• Responding to emails
• Letters to parents
• Typing of letters and memos
• Filing, faxing and photocopying
• 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 PROCESS BY US BUT COME AT A COST OF 47.20 (UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE REGISTERED ON THE UPDATE SERVICE).

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.