SEN School Receptionist — Immediate Start, Full‑Time

Academics; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Full-time hours

Fixed-term rolling contract

Support from Academics Ltd team

Job summary

Academics Ltd is partnering with a welcoming SEN school in Gravesend to recruit an experienced School Receptionist to join the busy admin team. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and staff, manage the reception area, and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed with a calm, professional manner.

The role requires prior school office experience, preferably in SEN settings, and proficiency with Arbor or another MIS.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school office or reception is essential.
• Experience in SEN/specialist environments is desirable.
• Arbor or similar MIS experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff.
• Manage the school reception area and ensure safeguarding/sign-in procedures.
• Answer and direct calls, respond to emails and enquiries professionally.
• Maintain pupil and school records using Arbor or another MIS.
• Support attendance administration and general school office duties.
• Data entry, filing, scanning and correspondence tasks.
• Liaise with parents, carers, staff and external visitors.
• Manage incoming/outgoing post, deliveries and enquiries.
• Handle confidential information appropriately and provide admin support.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Tools

Arbor MIS

Job description

Academics Ltd is partnering with a welcoming SEN school in Gravesend to recruit an experienced School Receptionist to join the busy admin team. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and staff, manage the reception area, and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed with a calm, professional manner.

The role requires prior school office experience, preferably in SEN settings, and proficiency with Arbor or another MIS.