School Receptionist

Randstad Education; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated School Receptionist in Peterborough. This full-time role involves welcoming staff and students, managing office administration, and acting as the first point of contact. Candidates should have prior reception experience, excellent communication and ICT skills, and be eligible to work in the UK. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme

On-site parking

Access to discounts

Qualifications

• Must have previous reception or office experience.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.
• DBS on update service is required.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet staff and students.
• Manage a varied workload using a structured approach.
• Provide general administrative support in a busy school office.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

ICT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

Do you believe that you have what it takes to inspire people?

Have you thought about broadening your experiences in the school sector?

Are you looking for your next exciting step in your career?

Well, look no further, apply now!!

We're expanding our team and looking for a dedicated School Reception to provide crucial support to our client schools in Peterborough. With a range of opportunities available, this is an excellent chance to contribute to a thriving educational community.

This role requires you to work from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm (35 hours per week), Monday-Friday, as this is a full-time position that starts soon.

Your benefits working with Randstad and for this School will include:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay - Paid weekly
• Dedicated consultant
• Refer a friend scheme where you can earn shopping vouchers worth £300 for each referral
• Day-to-day, long-term, temp to perm and permanent opportunities
• Parking on-site and easy access to public transport
• Access to Randstad benefits i.e. cinema, holiday, high street discounts and many more

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet the staff and students in the morning and ensuring that any issues are followed up immediately
• Become a SIMS user and produce reports as when requested
• Manage a varied workload using a structured, timely and prioritised methodology
• You will act as the first point of contact for both telephone calls and visitors to the school
• You will also be required to provide general administrative support for a busy school office
• Booking appointments and assist with timetabling of support

Requirements to get cleared for this role

• Previous experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage or a similar environment such as a hospital, doctors or charity
• Must have previous reception, office experience and very good ICT skills with experience of using all Microsoft Office and Windows based applications
• Eligibility to work in the UK is ESSENTIAL (sponsorship is not available with this role)
• DBS on a update service is a must
• 2 proven relevant experience
• You must be an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing and have exceptional administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent planning and organising abilities

How to Apply

The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as the Criminals Records Bureau).

Then, I encourage you to apply now!

The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as the Criminals Records Bureau).