Receptionist with admin duties for Local school

Receptionist with administration duties for School

                                                          Hours per week:

37.5

Working hours:

8.30am-4.00pm

                                                                 Job Duties:

·         Front Desk & Communication: Greeting Visitors: Welcoming parents, contractors, and guests, ensuring they sign in properly and receive the correct security passes or lanyards.

·         Managing Phones and Emails: Answering incoming calls, routing inquiries to the correct department or teacher, and managing the main school email account.

·         Liaising with Parents: Passing along messages between parents and teachers regarding student updates, appointments, or early pick-ups.

·         Safeguarding & Security: Visitor Screening: Controlling building entry and verifying the identity or credentials (like background checks/DBS details) of visitors before letting them into the school.

·         Tracking Attendance: Checking student registers, monitoring absences, and making "first-day calls" to parents when a student is absent without notice.

·         Clerical & School Administration: Database Management: Updating student files, contact details, and records using online school administration platforms.

·         Handling Deliveries: Receiving, signing for, and organizing the distribution of mail, packages, school supplies, and teaching materials.

·         General Office Support: Typing letters, photocopying, handling school lunch orders, and keeping the reception area neat and tidy.

·         Handling Money: Collecting and recording payments for school trips, uniforms, or voluntary contributions.

·         Student Welfare: First Aid: Administering basic first aid or comfort to students who feel unwell or get injured during the school day (schools typically provide training for this).

·         Event Coordination: Assisting with the logistics for school photos, nurse visits, immunizations, and community events

·         Do all admin tasks as required