School Receptionist Job Huntingdon area,England UK,Administrative/Clerical

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Are you passionate about working in a school setting where you can contribute to people's good future?

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This role requires you to work from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday-Friday, as this is a full-time position.

We have a variety of School Receptionist roles open in Newmarket (Cambridgeshire). This is a great opportunity to provide essential support to our client schools and become a key part of the local educational community.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide reception and switchboard services on behalf of the school as well as general administrative support and clerical assistance as and when required
To work, as part of a team of administrative assistants in the main office of the school
To operate the school switchboard and to receive and deal with telephone enquiries from parents and the public, giving relevant assistance and information where required
To produce a variety of materials; e.g. letters, booklets, spreadsheets, reports
To undertake any such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time
To ensure, if required, that all correspondence to and from the school is processed and delivered in a timely manner
To assist the Office/Cover manager with daily cover helping with providing information to agency staff
To promote and maintain the standards of the school's commitment to safeguarding children to be responsible for the order and appearance of Reception
Keep visitors informed of any delays and developments
To undertake any additional duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher

Main requirements to get clearance for this role:

Experience working in a school reception role
Proficiency in MS Office and school management software including SIMS
Have an organised, flexible, co-operative approach to all work undertaken
Eligibility to work in the UK - this is essential
Enhanced DBS on the update service
Strive for excellence in all aspects of work
Effective time management and organisational skills
Willingness to work outside of normal working hours by mutual agreement

Benefits with this role:

24/7 support from a dedicated consultant with experience of working in Education
DBS support if required
Support on the recruitment process with our client
Many excellent school benefits
Refer a Friend scheme with the opportunity to earn £300

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the school.