School Receptionist

Description:

Location: Swindon, SN3
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 1:00pm

We are recruiting on behalf of a school in Swindon (SN3) for an experienced, friendly and organised School Receptionist to join their team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the school office, acting as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors and staff. This is a busy and varied role, requiring excellent administrative skills, a professional telephone manner and the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Welcoming visitors, parents and pupils in a friendly and professional manner.
Answering telephone calls, handling enquiries and directing calls appropriately.
Providing administrative support to the school office and wider staff team.
Using SIMS to access and update pupil information and maintain accurate records.
Using Microsoft Excel, Word and Forms for general administrative tasks.
Supporting with school communications, filing, photocopying and data entry.
Managing visitor sign-in procedures and maintaining a welcoming reception area.
Supporting children and delivering items to classrooms across a large, two-storey school site.
Handling confidential information sensitively and in accordance with school policies.
Assisting with the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working in a school office.
Essential: Knowledge and experience of using SIMS.
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Forms.
A confident, clear and professional telephone manner.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
The ability to work across a large, two-storey school site, including supporting children and delivering items to classrooms.
A friendly, approachable and professional manner when dealing with pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Desirable Skills

Knowledge and experience of using Tucasi.
First Aid training.
Previous experience working within a school environment in a reception or administrative role.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
8:30am – 1:00pm
22.5 hours per week

How to Apply

If you have previous school office experience, are confident using SIMS and enjoy working in a busy school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV, outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

Recruitment and safeguarding: This vacancy is being advertised by a recruitment agency on behalf of a school. The successful applicant will be subject to the school's safer recruitment procedures and the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where required