School Receptionist: Welcoming Front Desk Pro (6 Months)

Teach South; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach South Kent is recruiting an experienced School Receptionist for a busy secondary school in Bexhill. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, starting immediately with up to 6 months and potential permanency.

You will be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, manage a busy reception desk, answer calls, pass messages and support safeguarding procedures. The ideal candidate has reception or customer service experience, is highly organised, friendly and

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or front desk is required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to manage a busy reception and prioritise tasks.

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
• Supporting safeguarding and visitor procedures
• Carrying out general administrative tasks
• Maintaining accurate records and information
• Working alongside the wider school support team
• Providing a professional, friendly and welcoming service
• Supporting other school functions when required
• There may also be opportunities to assist with communications, events and website updates

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teach South Kent is recruiting an experienced School Receptionist for a busy secondary school in Bexhill. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, starting immediately with up to 6 months and potential permanency.

You will be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, manage a busy reception desk, answer calls, pass messages and support safeguarding procedures. The ideal candidate has reception or customer service experience, is highly organised, friendly and