Receptionist
Job description
Teaching Personnel are looking for an experienced, outstanding School Receptionist to become part of a team within a great school in East Sussex
About the role
The School Receptionist is the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and pupils. 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. The person for this role will need to be organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have a ‘can do attitude’ to work. No two days are ever the same, so this role is great for someone who wants to work in a fast paced environment.
The receptionist may also be required to assist with some administratitive tasks, so will require a good level of IT skills.
Key Tasks and 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, including phoning parents to ascertain reasons for pupils’ absence. Recording student absence on the school’s management system.
- To collate information regarding student absence and maintain accurate registration details (including filling in missing marks). Produce reports based on student attendance and absence.
- Maintaining and updating school information, records and databases. Ensuring parent contact information and medical information is up to date.
- Receive, sort and distribute all packages/post to the relevant staff members. To send all outgoing post.
- Ensure the reception area is kept smart and tidy.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please call Sam on 01622 920 703 or email your CV to samantha.harris-green@teachingpersonnel.com.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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