School Receptionist - Newham

Randstad Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility – day-to-day/long-termTemp

Career progression

£300 shopping vouchers referral bonus

Onsite parking

Dedicated consultant

Supportive team

Job summary

Randstad Education in Newham is seeking a confident Receptionist to join a positive school environment. You will manage a busy reception, handle queries from parents and staff, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere during school hours.

This full-time role runs 8.00am–4.00pm, term-time only, Monday to Friday, and requires strong ICT skills and safeguarding awareness. DBS checks are supported if needed and Randstad offers ongoing consultant support and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in school reception and safeguarding preferred.
• Strong communication with parents, carers and staff.
• Able to manage busy reception and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that the reception area remains tidy and that literature and forms are updated and replenished as necessary
• Maintain radio contact with Operations Manager, Site Team and Pastoral
• To monitor entry systems for the main gate and reception area, including during fire drills
• Ensure that queries are dealt with effectively, taking the initiative to identify and handle issues that arise on behalf of the leadership team and others
• Interacting with parents, carers, colleagues and visitors to the school, at all levels of seniority, with confidence, tact and professionalism
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy

Skills

Communication skills

Reception experience

School environment experience

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

SIMS

Outlook

Word

Job description

\"When you have a dream, you have to grab it and never let it go.\"

Does the prospect of creating a positive impact in a school life fill you with fulfilment?

Are you a confident and engaging individual with prior experience in school environments?

Do you possess strong communication skills and the knack for effectively managing a school atmosphere?

We are seeking a customer-focused and adaptable Receptionist with strong interpersonal skills to provide an efficient reception service for School.

This is a full time position from 8.00am - 4.00pm school term time only and Monday - Friday.

This is an exceptional day school located in Newham and has many good reasons to work with Randstad. This School has a real sense of community, and you'll be part of it. They show a huge diversity in what they have chosen to go on and do; a diversity they are particularly proud of.

You will be eligible to these benefits

• Flexibility - Day to day, long term, temp to perm and permanent opportunities


• Developing skill set / career progression


• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions


• Onsite car parking with transport links


• Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process


• Excellent working environment with supportive team members

Key Responsibilities of working on this position

• To ensure that the reception area remains tidy and that literature and forms are updated and replenished as necessary


• Maintain radio contact with Operations Manager, Site Team and Pastoral


• To monitor entry systems for the main gate and reception area, including during fire drills


• Ensure that queries are dealt with effectively, taking the initiative to identify and handle issues that arise on behalf of the leadership team and others


• Interacting with parents, carers, colleagues and visitors to the school, at all levels of seniority, with confidence, tact and professionalism


• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy

These are some of the skills that we need from you

• Previous experience of reception duties, excellent communication, good ICT (Outlook and Word) skills are essential


• Experience gained within a school environment and knowledge of SIMS would be advantageous


• Excellent communication skills and customer service manner including dealing with a diverse range of people


• Good organisational, telephone manner and time-management skills


• Right to work in the UK is Essential


• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students


• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check which we can support on if you do not possess a DBS


• 2 recent relevant reference

About Randstad

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.