School Receptionist

A dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Ashton-Under-Lyne, committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students, is seeking a friendly and organised Receptionist to join the team and be the welcoming face of the school.

Location: Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5Job Type: Part-time (3 days)Contract type: Temporary, until end of the academic year
Start date: ASAP

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors, students, and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and handle enquiries.
• Manage the school's front desk operations, including mail distribution and maintaining visitor logs.
• Provide administrative support to school staff, including scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
• Assist with student attendance records and related administrative tasks.
• Maintain a tidy and organised reception area.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

Key Skills/Experience

• Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role, preferably within an educational setting.
• Experience in the use of school management information systems is desirable (SIMS, Bromcom, Arbour).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using office equipment and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Friendly and approachable demeanour.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

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