School Receptionist - Cambridge

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

Job summary

A leading educational staffing service is seeking a dedicated School Receptionist to support client schools throughout Cambridgeshire. This full-time role involves managing student interactions, administrative tasks, and being the first point of contact. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Opportunities for career growth and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates of pay - Paid weekly

Dedicated consultant

Refer a friend scheme

Access to Randstad benefits

Parking on-site

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school or similar environment is advantageous.
• Must have good ICT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet staff and students in the morning.
• Act as the first point of contact for telephone calls and visitors.
• Manage a varied workload in a structured manner.
• Provide general administrative support for a busy school office.
• Booking appointments and assisting with timetabling.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortune does favour the bold, and I promise that you will never know what you're capable of unless you try.

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!!

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.

We are expanding our team and are looking for dedicated and proactive School Receptionist to provide essential support to our client schools throughout Cambridgeshire. We have various opportunities available, and this is an excellent chance to contribute to a thriving educational community.

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 for this position will include:

• 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

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).

How to Apply:

If you are interested in an opportunity to build on established success, Please apply now and we would be delighted to hear from you!