School Receptionist – Temporary Role Based in GloucesterHourly Rate: £14.78ph Hours: 25 hours per week, term time Contract: Temporary ongoingEnhanced DBS is Required Working hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 1:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a friendly, organised and professional Receptionist to join a busy school office on a temporary basis.As the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students and staff, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the school reception and providing an efficient, welcoming and helpful service.
Key ResponsibilitiesAbout the Role
We are looking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic and organised Receptionist to join a busy school office on a temporary basis. As the first point of contact for the school, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment for visitors, parents, students and staff. You will provide an efficient reception service alongside general administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth day to day running of the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact, welcoming visitors and responding to enquiries in a professional and helpful manner.
- Answer incoming telephone calls, respond to emails and direct enquiries to the appropriate members of staff.
- Manage visitor sign in procedures, identification passes and reception security arrangements.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support to the wider school team.
- Maintain accurate records and update information using the school’s management systems.
- Support communication with parents, carers, students and external organisations.
- Assist with printing, photocopying, document preparation, incoming and outgoing post.
- Coordinate deliveries and liaise with relevant colleagues.
- Support the organisation of appointments, room bookings and other administrative activities.
- Help maintain a clean, tidy and organised reception area.
- Assist with general office duties and other tasks as required.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is welcoming, approachable and professional.
- Has strong organisational and administrative abilities.
- Is confident using computers and standard office applications.
- Can work effectively in a busy environment and manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrates discretion and understands the importance of confidentiality.
- Has a flexible and positive approach to work.
- Has a current enhanced DBS
- Previous reception or administrative experience is essential
Additional Information The role is based within a school environment, and the successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks
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