School Receptionist needed

School Receptionist needed focuses on front of house: welcoming visitors, ensuring they are signed in correctly according to safeguarding/safer recruitment protocols.

What the role involves

• Front of House: Welcoming visitors, ensuring they are signed in correctly according to safeguarding/Safer Recruitment protocols.
• Communication: Managing the school’s main telephone line and general email inbox, directing queries to the appropriate staff members.
• Attendance: Monitoring pupil attendance and lateness using the school's database (SIMS or Arbor).
• General Admin: Assisting with school letters, newsletters, and updating student records.

Skills and requirements

• Experience: Previous experience in a school office or a busy front-of-house/reception role is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SIMS, Arbor, or ScholarPack is a significant advantage.
• Traits: A calm, patient, and professional manner, especially during busy periods (drop-off.
• Safeguarding: A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures in a school setting.

Confirmed role details

• Full-Time, Term-Time Only (Permanent or Long-term Temp-to-Perm).
• Specific software and safeguarding.

Candidate fit

• Professional Support: Work within a tight-knit administrative team with a supportive School Business Manager.

Additional role context

• Start Date: As Soon As Possible (Immediate).
• Typically 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
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