Student-Focused School Receptionist (Maternity Cover)

The Blue Coat School; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blue Coat School is seeking a friendly receptionist to provide a calm, professional front-of-house service during maternity leave. You will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, students, staff and visitors, handling a range of administration tasks in a busy school environment.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, strong customer service, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work calmly in a busy school environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Full Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional reception service to parents, carers, students, staff and visitors.
• Answer, screen and direct telephone calls; manage enquiries.
• Handle administration tasks and maintain records with accuracy.
• Support safeguarding checks and DBS processes as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Professional development

Right to work in UK

Job description

The Blue Coat School is seeking a friendly receptionist to provide a calm, professional front-of-house service during maternity leave. You will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, students, staff and visitors, handling a range of administration tasks in a busy school environment.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, strong customer service, and a commitment to safeguarding.