Job Title: School Receptionist
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

An excellent and welcoming school in Swindon is looking for an experienced School Receptionist to become part of its busy front-office team.

The successful candidate will need to be confident dealing with pupils, parents, staff and visitors while maintaining a professional and welcoming reception environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school’s main reception area.

• Welcoming visitors and parents.

• Managing visitor signing-in procedures.

• Answering telephone calls and emails.

• Responding to general enquiries.

• Supporting pupil attendance procedures.

• Maintaining accurate visitor and reception records.

• Issuing visitor badges and passes.

• Contacting parents and carers when required.

• Supporting general school administration.

• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.

• Following safeguarding and visitor procedures.

• Assisting the wider administration team as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a school reception or school office is essential.

• Strong understanding of school safeguarding procedures.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Professional telephone manner.

• Strong organisational skills.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Experience using school management systems is advantageous.

• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

How to Apply

Candidates with previous school reception experience should submit an up-to-date CV detailing their relevant education-sector experience.

Interviews are being arranged for suitable candidates as applications are received.