School Receptionist — Immediate Start, 6‑Month Term with Potential Permanent

Teach South; Rotherfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach South Kent are recruiting an experienced Receptionist to join a busy secondary school in Bexhill. You will be the friendly first contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, handling enquiries with professionalism in a lively school environment.

This is a full-time role, 37 hours per week on a two-week rota (7:30–4:00 and 8:30–5:00). Start date is immediate with potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous reception experience is essential.
• Experience dealing with visitors, staff and students.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors, parents and students to the school.
• Managing a busy reception desk.
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with enquiries.
• Passing messages and information to staff.
• Maintaining accurate records and information.
• Supporting safeguarding and visitor procedures.
• Carrying out general administrative tasks.
• Working alongside the wider school support team.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisation

Job description

Teach South Kent are recruiting an experienced Receptionist to join a busy secondary school in Bexhill. You will be the friendly first contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, handling enquiries with professionalism in a lively school environment.

This is a full-time role, 37 hours per week on a two-week rota (7:30–4:00 and 8:30–5:00). Start date is immediate with potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.