School Receptionist - Huntingdon

Randstad Education; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated School Receptionist in Newmarket, Cambridgeshire. The role involves providing essential reception services and administrative support in a school setting. Candidates must have experience in school reception, proficiency in MS Office, and eligibility to work in the UK. Support and benefits include dedicated consultant assistance and a referral scheme. The position requires working hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

24/7 support from a dedicated consultant

DBS support

Refer a Friend scheme with opportunity to earn £300

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school reception role.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and switchboard services.
• Work as part of a team of administrative assistants.
• Operate the school switchboard and handle enquiries.
• Produce letters, booklets, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Ensure correspondence is processed timely.
• Assist the Office/Cover manager with daily cover.
• Maintain standards of the school's commitment to safeguarding.
• Keep visitors informed of delays and developments.

Skills

Experience working in a school reception role

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in school management software including SIMS

Effective time management

Organized and flexible approach

Job description

"The expert in anything was once a beginner"

Are you a committed and experienced data professional?

Are you passionate about working in a school setting where you can contribute to people's good future?

If you think this is about you, keep reading!

This role requires you to work from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday-Friday, as this is a full‑time position.

We have a variety of School Receptionist roles open in Newmarket (Cambridgeshire). This is a great opportunity to provide essential support to our client schools and become a key part of the local educational community.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide reception and switchboard services on behalf of the school as well as general administrative support and clerical assistance as and when required
• To work, as part of a team of administrative assistants in the main office of the school
• To operate the school switchboard and to receive and deal with telephone enquiries from parents and the public, giving relevant assistance and information where required
• To produce a variety of materials; e.g. letters, booklets, spreadsheets, reports
• To undertake any such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time
• To ensure, if required, that all correspondence to and from the school is processed and delivered in a timely manner
• To assist the Office/Cover manager with daily cover helping with providing information to agency staff
• To promote and maintain the standards of the school's commitment to safeguarding children to be responsible for the order and appearance of Reception
• Keep visitors informed of any delays and developments
• To undertake any additional duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher

Main requirements to get clearance for this role:

• Experience working in a school reception role
• Proficiency in MS Office and school management software including SIMS
• Have an organised, flexible, co‑operative approach to all work undertaken
• Eligibility to work in the UK - this is essential
• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Strive for excellence in all aspects of work
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours by mutual agreement

Benefits with this role:

• 24/7 support from a dedicated consultant with experience of working in Education
• DBS support if required
• Support on the recruitment process with our client
• Many excellent school benefits
• Refer a Friend scheme with the opportunity to earn £300*

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the school.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to make a real difference at your next school, don't wait - apply now! To apply for this position, please apply now or submit your CV via this site.