School Receptionist - Nottingham

Hays; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education provider is seeking a dedicated School Receptionist to play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a school in Nottingham. This long-term temporary position offers the potential for permanence and involves greeting visitors, managing enquiries, and performing general administrative duties. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and previous experience in a school environment. Join a supportive team with ideal working hours and opportunities for professional development, making a meaningful impact in the education sector.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Ideal working hours (school time)

Dedicated consultant support

Free online CPD training

Access to app

Up-to-date safeguarding training

CV writing and interview support

Refer-A-Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school office is essential.
• Enhanced DBS is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet visitors to the school.
• Support parents, staff, and students with enquiries.
• Direct incoming calls to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Organisation skills

Time management skills

Telephone manner

Teamwork

Education

Experience in a school office

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Your new role

Hays Education are working with a number of schools based in Nottingham who are looking for a School Receptionist to join their team. The position will be from Monday to Friday, and is initially presented as a long-term temporary role with the potential to go permanent. As a School Receptionist, you will play an integral part in maintaining the vital functions of the school that ensure it runs smoothly.

Your duties may include:

1. Meeting and greeting visitors to the school
2. Supporting parents, staff and students with enquiries
3. Directing incoming calls to the appropriate personnel
4. General office administrative duties

What you'll need to succeed

1. Previous experience of working in a school office
2. High level of verbal and written communication skills
3. Good organisation and time management skills
4. Excellent telephone manner
5. Ability to work alone or as part of a team
6. An enhanced DBS is required for this post.

What you'll get in return

1. Competitive daily rate
2. Ideal working hours (school time)
3. A dedicated Hays Education consultant to help you out with your career aspirations within the education market
4. Access to free online CPD training
5. Access to our app
6. Up-to-date safeguarding training prior to assignment
7. Advice and support on CV writing and interview techniques
8. In addition to this, we run a Refer-A-Friend Scheme where you can receive £250 in vouchers to spend on the high street for each referral (T&Cs apply).

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.