Receptionist / Administrator

The Role We are seeking a friendly, organised, and highly professionalReceptionist / Administratorto join our busy school office on a temporary basis. As the first point of contact for our school, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for students, parents, and visitors while providing essential administrative support to our staff. This is a fast-paced role that requires a “can-do” attitude, the ability to multitask, and a calm demeanor under pressure. Key Responsibilities Front of House:Greeting visitors, managing the sign-in process (ensuring safeguarding protocols are met), and handling busy switchboard calls. Student Support:Assisting students with general inquiries, lost property, and coordinating late arrivals/early departures. Data Management:Using school systems to update attendance records and student information. General Admin:Processing incoming/outgoing mail, filing, photocopying, and drafting school communications (letters/emails). Safeguarding:Acting as a key link in the school’s safeguarding chain by ensuring all visitors are correctly identified. About You To be successful in this role, you will need: Experience:Previous experience in a reception or administrative role (experience within an educational setting is highly desirable). Communication:Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional telephone manner. IT Skills:Proficient in the use of computer packages such as Google including google docs, google sheets, gmail or similar Attributes:A high level of discretion and confidentiality, strong organisational skills, and a passion for supporting a learning environment. Compliance:AnEnhanced DBS checkis essential for this role. If you do not currently have one on the Update Service, we can assist with the application.