School Receptionist

Academics; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time temp-to-perm opportunity

Immediate start available

Permanent position within the school

Support from Academics Ltd team

Job summary

Academics Ltd are currently working with a friendly and welcoming school in Sheerness who are looking to appoint an experienced School Receptionist to join their busy front office team.

The role involves welcoming pupils, parents and visitors, managing reception, answering calls and emails, maintaining records and supporting safeguarding and attendance administration. A DBS via Update Service is preferred, with opportunities for permanent placement within the school.

Qualifications

• Previous school-based reception or administration experience - essential.
• Experience working in a busy school environment.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming pupils, parents, visitors and staff to the school.
• Managing the main reception and ensuring visitors follow safeguarding procedures.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails and general enquiries.
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and correspondence.
• Updating and maintaining accurate pupil and school records.
• Supporting attendance administration and other office-based tasks.
• Completing general administration including filing, scanning, photocopying and data entry.
• Providing administrative support to the wider school office and Senior Leadership Team.
• Handling confidential information professionally and appropriately.
• Helping to ensure the school office remains organised and efficient throughout the day.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

School Receptionist - Sheerness

Academics Ltd are currently working with a friendly and welcoming school in Sheerness who are looking to appoint an experienced School Receptionist to join their busy front office team.

The Role

• Welcoming pupils, parents, visitors and staff to the school.
• Managing the school's main reception and ensuring visitors follow safeguarding procedures.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails and general enquiries.
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, deliveries and correspondence.
• Updating and maintaining accurate pupil and school records.
• Supporting attendance administration and other office-based tasks.
• Completing general administration including filing, scanning, photocopying and data entry.
• Providing administrative support to the wider school office and Senior Leadership Team.
• Handling confidential information professionally and appropriately.
• Helping to ensure the school office remains organised and efficient throughout the day.

Ideal candidate

• Previous school-based reception or administration experience - essential.
• A good understanding of working within a busy school environment.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to remain calm and professional when working in a busy reception.
• A strong understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Full-time temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Immediate start available.
• Pay from £14.50 per hour.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school.
• Support from the dedicated Academics Ltd team throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to become an integral part of a welcoming and supportive school community.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.