School Receptionist

Choice Teachers; Salford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Teachers is currently recruiting a School Receptionist / Administrator to join a secondary school on a temporary, week-to-week basis, starting immediately. You will be the first point of contact, delivering a welcoming, professional front-of-house service and supporting the wider admin team.

Ideal candidates will have previous school or busy reception experience, be highly organised, IT literate and capable of handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in school, education, or busy administrative/reception environments is preferred.
• DBS certificate on the update service or ability to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK and two professional references are required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming pupils, parents, visitors and staff to the school.
• Answering and directing telephone calls and enquiries.
• Managing the school reception and maintaining a professional front-of-house service.
• Handling emails and general correspondence.
• Supporting with attendance and pupil administration.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems.
• Assisting with general administrative duties as required.
• Liaising with parents, staff and external visitors.
• Following safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.
• Providing general support to the school office team.

Skills

Friendly

Approachable

Organised

IT literate

Professional

Calm under pressure

Confident communication

Reliability

Education

DBS on update service

Two professional references

Right to work in the UK

CV with gaps history (10 years)

Tools

School admin systems

Job description

School Receptionist/Administrator

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for a School Receptionist / Administrator to join a secondary school on a temporary basis, providing cover for a permanent member of staff who is on long-term absence.

This is an ongoing, week-to-week temporary position, offering an immediate start for the right candidate.

As the first point of contact for the school, you will provide a welcoming, professional and efficient reception service, while supporting the wider administration team with the day-to-day running of the school office.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming pupils, parents, visitors and staff to the school
• Answering and directing telephone calls and enquiries
• Managing the school reception and maintaining a professional front-of-house service
• Handling emails and general correspondence
• Supporting with attendance and pupil administration
• Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems
• Assisting with general administrative duties as required
• Liaising with parents, staff and external visitors
• Following school safeguarding and confidentiality procedures
• Providing general support to the school office team

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working within a school, education or busy administrative/reception environment.

You will be:

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• Confident communicating with staff, parents and visitors
• Able to remain calm and professional in a busy school environment
• IT literate and comfortable using administrative systems
• Reliable, punctual and adaptable
• Experienced in handling confidential information appropriately

Requirements:

• DBS Certificate on the update service or be able to obtain one
• Two professional references
• Right to work in the UK.
• CV covering all dates (including any gaps in work/academic history) over the past 10 years

Choice Teachers have evolved to become a successful, reliable and professional agency and is firmly established as the first-choice local agency for staff and schools alike. With this in mind, as soon as this placement ends, there will be other opportunities offered to you!

Choice Teachers is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes all applicants from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.