School Receptionist & Admin Assistant (Front Desk)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarleton Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a permanent receptionist to join the front office team. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and callers, maintaining a welcoming reception and enforcing sign-in and safeguarding procedures.

The role covers administrative tasks such as post handling, filing, database entry and general office duties on a full-time, term-time-plus-two-weeks pattern. Hours are 8am to 4pm on weekdays; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Proactive and highly organised.
• Personable, positive and professional manner.
• Ability to bring a genuine desire to support the school community.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and callers, giving a courteous, calm and friendly service.
• Ensure visitors follow safeguarding and security protocols, including signing in and out.
• Maintain a welcoming and professional reception area.
• Work as an effective member of the Administration Team to support the wider needs of the school.
• Carry out filing, post handling, word processing, telephone enquiries, database entry and general office duties.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Personable

Supportive

Job description

Tarleton Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a permanent receptionist to join the front office team. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and callers, maintaining a welcoming reception and enforcing sign-in and safeguarding procedures.

The role covers administrative tasks such as post handling, filing, database entry and general office duties on a full-time, term-time-plus-two-weeks pattern. Hours are 8am to 4pm on weekdays; visa sponsorship is not available.