Receptionist

Job Summary

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are looking to appoint a Permanent Receptionist to join our busy administration team.

The post-holder will work in the front office and will be responsible for meeting and greeting all visitors and parents/carers to the school. They will deal with phone enquiries, in person queries, and written correspondence. In addition to admin tasks and reception duties, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake first aid duties as and when required (relevant training will be provided).

As the 'face' of the school the Receptionist & Administrator should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner.

Requirements

• Educated to a good standard of general education including Mathematics and English GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications)
• Recent and relevant school based admin/reception experience (desirable)
• Hold a first aid qualification (or willing to obtain this within 6 months)
• Working knowledge of SIMs (desirable)
• Competent in the use of MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good telephone manner and excellent customer service skills
• Confident communicator and enjoy building and maintaining successful, professional relationships
• Well-developed administration and organisational skills
• Positive and proactive approach to work and problem solving
• High standards and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Ability to remain calm and professional working under pressure
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Willingness to cover for admin colleagues when necessary
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues in relation to this role
• Supporting Year Team Leaders with suspension paperwork

Further Information

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of North Cornwall Learning Trust. Apart from being a 'Good' school, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is also a great place to work. Visitors, including Ofsted, comment on the friendly and supportive atmosphere. Staff and students are happy and enjoy their time at school.

We are a smaller than average co-educational comprehensive school, serving a large rural hinterland in North Cornwall. It’s a fantastic place to live if you like the outdoors.