School Receptionist

Job Advertisement: Full-Time Receptionist – SEMH School, The Wirral

A dedicated and experienced Receptionist is sought to join an SEMH school based in The Wirral. This full-time role requires someone with a background in school administration and proficiency in SIMS software, ready to start immediately. The ideal candidate will be reliable, organized, and capable of managing a busy front office with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greeting and Welcoming: Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, students, and staff, ensuring a professional and friendly reception area.
• Managing Communications: Handling incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, directing inquiries to the appropriate departments.
• Administrative Support: Assisting with daily administrative tasks, including updating school records, managing appointments, and maintaining schedules.
• SIMS Management: Efficiently using the SIMS system to manage student attendance, input data, and generate reports.
• Visitor Management: Monitoring and managing visitor logs, ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies.
• Team Collaboration: Supporting teaching and administrative staff with documentation, communications, and other clerical needs.
• Resource Coordination: Assisting in ordering supplies, organizing deliveries, and maintaining inventory records.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a receptionist, preferably in a school setting.
• Proficiency in SIMS software is essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work independently.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and practices.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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