Term-Time School Receptionist & Admin Assistant

Kent College, Canterbury; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Free lunch during term time

Cycle to work

Job summary

Kent College, Canterbury is seeking a welcoming School Receptionist/Administrator to join our Senior School. You will be the first point of contact, handling face-to-face, telephone, and email enquiries, and supporting general office administration.

This part-time, term-time role runs 35 weeks per year with six Saturdays. You will manage visitor and pupil records, assist with events, and use a range of IT systems and Microsoft Office to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Calm and professional in a busy environment.
• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team.
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for every member of our school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm and professional welcome to visitors, parents, pupils and colleagues.
• Manage telephone, email and front-desk enquiries.
• Support the administration of the School Office.
• Maintain visitor and student records.
• Assist with school events, trips and communications.
• Use a range of systems and technology to support daily operations.
• Help ensure the efficient running of a busy and successful school environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kent College, Canterbury is seeking a welcoming School Receptionist/Administrator to join our Senior School. You will be the first point of contact, handling face-to-face, telephone, and email enquiries, and supporting general office administration.

This part-time, term-time role runs 35 weeks per year with six Saturdays. You will manage visitor and pupil records, assist with events, and use a range of IT systems and Microsoft Office to keep daily operations running smoothly.