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SalarySchool Receptionist
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP19,000 - GBP22,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Closing Date for Applications: 18 March 2024
Purpose of the job
The receptionist is the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, students, and staff. As the face of the school the receptionist should be welcoming, personable, helpful, and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organized, able to multi-task, work flexibly and have a can do approach to work, as no two days are the same. The receptionist is also required to assist the Office Manager with various administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- To be the first point of contact for visitors to the school, extending a warm welcome to callers including parents, visitors, contractors, and delivery staff.
- To deal effectively with telephone calls, transferring callers to relevant staff and taking and passing on messages as required.
- Communicating with parents regarding all aspects of school life, receiving and passing on information between parents and teachers in a timely manner with minimum disruption to lessons.
- To ensure that the reception area remains tidy, and that literature and forms are updated and replenished as necessary.
- Carry out general administrative assistance e.g. writing letters, updating systems, photocopying etc.
- To provide first day calling to parents of absent pupils.
- Assist with arrangements for visits by the immunization team, photographer, etc.
Person specification
It is essential that the person for this role is:
- Enthusiasm for working around young people
- Excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both orally and in writing
- Excellent telephone manner
- Experience of working in education sector
- Experience of working in an administrative role
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all staff must share this commitment.
Westholme School are committed to equality of opportunity in all areas of its work. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
