School Receptionist - Huntingdon

Confidential; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support from Education

DBS support if required

Recruitment process assistance

School benefits

Refer a Friend £300

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a dedicated school receptionist to provide reception and administrative support within a Newmarket-based school in Cambridgeshire. The role runs 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and is a full-time position.

The successful candidate will manage the switchboard, handle parental inquiries, produce letters and reports, and work within a team to maintain high safeguarding standards and efficient office operation.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school reception role.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SIMS.
• Organised, flexible and cooperative approach to work.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS on update service.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours by mutual agreement.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and switchboard services and general admin support for the school.
• Work as part of a team of administrative staff in the main office.
• Operate the school switchboard and handle enquiries from parents and the public.
• Produce letters, booklets, spreadsheets and reports.
• Undertake other duties as required by the school leadership.
• Ensure correspondence to/from the school is processed promptly.
• Assist the Office/Cover manager with daily cover and agency staff info.
• Promote safeguarding standards and maintain reception order and appearance.
• Keep visitors informed of delays and developments.
• Take on additional duties as requested by the Headteacher.

Skills

School reception experience

MS Office

SIMS

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Office

SIMS

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.