At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face of our school, welcoming visitors and managing the front office.
- Company: Join a supportive and well-established school in Canterbury.
- Benefits: Earn £14.50+ per hour with potential for a permanent role.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing support and become a key part of a busy school office.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a vibrant school environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Previous school reception experience and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
- School Receptionist - Canterbury
- Full-time | £14.50+ per hour | Temp-to-Perm | Start ASAP
Academics Ltd, a leading education recruitment agency, is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established school in
Canterbury to recruit an experienced and professional
School Receptionist for a full-time temp-to-perm position starting ASAP .
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, personable and experienced school receptionist to join a supportive school environment.
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school's front office.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for all visitors, parents, pupils and staff, providing a warm and professional welcome.
- Answer and direct telephone calls, respond to emails and deal with enquiries efficiently.
- Manage the school's reception area, ensuring visitors are signed in and safeguarding procedures are followed.
- Carry out general administrative duties including filing, scanning, data entry and correspondence.
- Maintain accurate pupil records using the school's management information system.
- Support attendance administration and other day-to-day school office tasks.
- Assist the Senior Leadership Team and wider administration team with general administrative support.
- Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Ensure the reception area and front office are maintained to a professional standard.
Requirements
Previous experience working within a school reception or school office is essential.
- Experience using
Arbor, SIMS or another school management system is desirable.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
- A friendly, professional and approachable manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality within a school environment.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What We Offer
Full-time temp-to-perm position starting ASAP.
- Competitive pay from
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position within a welcoming and supportive school in
Canterbury .
- Ongoing support from the dedicated team at Academics Ltd.
- A rewarding opportunity to become an integral part of a busy and friendly school office.
If you have previous school-based reception or office experience and are available to start
ASAP , we'd love to hear from you.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
School Administrator in Canterbury employer: Academics Careers
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