School Receptionist - Temp To Perm

Our client are an exceptional school who are searching for an dedicated and reliable Receptionist to support a busy front desk on a Temp to Perm basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding and friendly organisation, in a role where you will be able to learn new skills.

Apply now as interviews are commencing immediately! You must currently have an enhanced DBS.

JOB TITLE: Receptionist JOB TYPE: Temp to PermHOURS: 08:00am - 16:0pmSALARY: £27,000 - £30,000LOCATION: North London CULTURE: Busy, supportive team culture, collaborative, welcoming, friendly

BENEFITS: Generous holiday allowance, plus office closure between xmas and new year, development and training, early finishes, friendly team!

Duties:

• Support the work of school office staff to ensure the office is professional, organised and operates efficiently.
• Support the academy reception service and undertake activities as part of the team.
• Ensure all telephone queries from students, parents, professionals and visitors are dealt with promptly.
• Making and receiving telephone calls, sending and receiving emails and texts as required (using the school communication system).
• Redirecting all messages as appropriate ensuring that all information received bas been communicated and dealt with promptly.
• Ensure that the schools safeguarding procedures are adhered to when signing in visitors to the school. Where necessary, check ID and DBS certificates for supply staff and other agencies for adults working with our students.
• Assist with undertaking routine administration including the support with daily registers.
• Provide administrative support in organising safety procedures, including fire and evacuation drills.
• Support the academy's mail service, i.e. franking, opening, sorting, distributing.
• Liaising with and supporting all academy staff and stakeholders, including students and parents.
• Undertaking administrative tasks including stock recording, ordering etc.
• To ensure completion of associated administration including accident recording and notification to relevant agencies.

Skills:

• Fully conversant with all aspects of Microsoft Office, email and internet
• Ability to provide high-quality administrative support
• Experience of dealing with the general public
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative
• Excellent written and oral communication at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, professional attitude
• Attention to detail in communication and planning
• Excellent understanding of database systems to produce reports and statistics
• Previous experience of working in a school - Desirable
• Current DBS - Essential

About you!

• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to ensure that deadlines are met
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate with and support parents, maintaining a calm professional and friendly attitude even in difficult situations or conversations
• Ability to develop good relations with staff and pupils and the wider school community

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