School Receptionist

Even Swindon Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Staff health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Even Swindon Primary School is seeking a friendly, professional receptionist to join the school office and support pupils, parents, staff and visitors. You will manage the reception, answer calls and emails, and help maintain pupil records using our school management systems.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS, previous customer-facing experience, and good IT skills. Hours are 8am to 3.30pm during term time, with a competitive salary and access to a strong pension scheme and staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a similar customer facing role.
• Good IT skills
• Experience of working in a school admin role desirable
• Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils, and staff.
• Managing the reception area and ensuring all visitors are welcomed professionally.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and responding to email enquiries.
• Maintaining and updating pupil records using school management systems.
• Assisting with general office duties including filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Processing correspondence and supporting the day-to-day running of the school office.
• Ensuring safeguarding and visitor procedures are always followed.

Skills

Customer service

IT skills

School admin experience

Reception duties

Tools

School management systems

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly school environment where you'll play a key role in supporting pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils, and staff.
• Managing the reception area and ensuring all visitors are welcomed professionally.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and responding to email enquiries.
• Maintaining and updating pupil records using school management systems.
• Assisting with general office duties including filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Processing correspondence and supporting the day-to-day running of the school office.
• Ensuring safeguarding and visitor procedures are always followed.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in a similar customer facing role.
• Good IT skills
• Experience of working in a school admin role desirable
• Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

Hours would be 8am - 3.30pm term time only.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We are part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, a growing family of primary schools based in Swindon and Wiltshire, who offer excellent CPD and career opportunities,

• a competitive salary
• a commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms
• an excellent pension scheme
• free staff health and well-being support