Term-Time School Reception & Admin Coordinator

VALENCE SCHOOL; Westerham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Staff well-being support

Term-time only with paid holidays

Pension scheme with life cover

Staff discounts

Free refreshments

Job summary

VALENCE SCHOOL in Westerham is seeking a proactive School Receptionist to manage our busy front desk and support daily administration. You will welcome parents and visitors, handle safeguarding procedures, and operate the school's telephone systems.

You will provide wide-ranging admin support across the school, maintain records and diaries, process payments, support attendance, and help ensure excellent service for students, staff and families.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 5/C in English and Maths.
• Experience working in a reception, administration or customer service environment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of confidentiality, safeguarding and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage the busy reception area and welcome visitors with professionalism.
• Operate the school's telephone and communications systems as a central point of contact.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
• Provide wide-ranging administrative support across the school (records, diaries, payments).
• Support attendance administration and related processes to help the school day run smoothly.

Skills

Reception experience

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 5/C)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

VALENCE SCHOOL in Westerham is seeking a proactive School Receptionist to manage our busy front desk and support daily administration. You will welcome parents and visitors, handle safeguarding procedures, and operate the school's telephone systems.

You will provide wide-ranging admin support across the school, maintain records and diaries, process payments, support attendance, and help ensure excellent service for students, staff and families.