Receptionist

We're partnering with a well-regarded educational institution to recruit an experienced and dedicated Receptionist. This is a key front-facing position where a calm, capable presence makes all the difference.

Job Title: Receptionist
Location: Ascot
Type: Permanent, Part-time, 20hrs per week (12:30pm - 16:30pm), term time only
Estimated Salary: c. £12,000 - £14,000 per annum

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Greet and assist students, parents, staff and visitors
• Monitor and log visitor access and follow safeguarding procedures
• Take responsibility for visitor logs, sign in sheets and attendance registers during Fire Alarms/Drill
• Check and amended attendance registers, reaching out to parents in cases of unauthorised absences
• Maintain a tidy and welcoming reception area
• Answer and redirect incoming phone calls/emails inquiries
• Relay messages between staff, pupils, parents and external contacts
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the school calendar and policies to be able to provide information about policies, schedules and events on request
• Oversee locker key assignments and lost property
• Ad hoc administrative duties as and when required (copying, filing, database management, manage supplies and stationery stock etc)

What We're Looking For:

• Solid and extensive reception/admin experience ideally within a school or other educational/child-focused environment
• Proficiency with IT systems particularly Microsoft office (Word and Outlook)
• Previous experience using School database systems would be very beneficial
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive mindset and flexibility to step up when colleagues are busy or absent
• Reliability and a team-focused attitude
• Trustworthy and discrete when handling confidential information
• Professional appearance and a friendly, courteous, diplomatic demeanour

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.