Temporary School Receptionist - Front Desk & Admin

JOBWISE; Bolton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

JOBWISE is seeking an organised Receptionist for a temporary sickness-cover role at a busy school in Bolton. You will be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, requiring a professional, approachable manner and the ability to manage a varied workload.

Role includes front-of-house duties, signing in visitors, answering calls, safeguarding awareness and general admin support across the student services team. DBS enhanced is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous reception experience is essential.
• Excellent communication and a confident telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS (preferably Update Service).

Responsibilities

• Welcoming students, staff, parents and visitors to the school
• Managing visitor signing in and out procedures
• Answering and directing telephone calls
• Monitoring access to the building and following safeguarding procedures
• Dealing with visitor and general reception enquiries
• Carrying out general administration and updating records
• Using school administration systems
• Supporting the wider administration and student services team
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling information appropriately

Skills

Reception experience

Excellent communication

Organised

Approachable

Job description

JOBWISE is seeking an organised Receptionist for a temporary sickness-cover role at a busy school in Bolton. You will be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, requiring a professional, approachable manner and the ability to manage a varied workload.

Role includes front-of-house duties, signing in visitors, answering calls, safeguarding awareness and general admin support across the student services team. DBS enhanced is preferred.