About the role:

As the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff, and pupils, the School Receptionist plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, professional environment. This role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to multi-task, and a flexible, can-do attitude. The receptionist will also assist the Admin Team with a variety of administrative tasks, requiring good IT skills.

Key Responsibilities

• To act as the first point of contact for the school: welcoming visitors and responding to telephone/email enquiries in a helpful and constructive manner. Ensure that appropriate actions are taken in a timely manner and are in accordance to the schools safeguarding procedures.
• Communicating with parents regarding all aspects of school life, receiving and passing on information, between parents and teachers.
• Ensuring the safety and security of the school at all times, making sure that the front doors are locked and entry to the premises controlled. Ensuring that all visitors sign in and take a visitor badge where necessary.
• To undertake filing in accordance with the established systems as requested. To work within and maintain all school established administrative systems and procedures.
• To collate and maintain accurate records and produce reports and letters.
• Assisting with all admissions related tasks.
• Ensure the reception area is kept smart and tidy.
• Receive, sort and distribute all packages/post to the relevant staff members. To send all outgoing post.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders

In return you will receive:

- A supportive and nurturing Senior Leadership Team.

- The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust, offering the support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression.

- The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children.

-Supportive and hardworking colleagues.

-         This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.