Are you an experienced school receptionist who thrives in a busy school environment and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly? A well-established secondary school in Cheshire is looking for a confident, organised and proactive Receptionist to become a valued part of its friendly and hardworking administration team!
This is a fantastic opportunity for a school office professional who understands the importance of creating a welcoming first impression, delivering excellent customer service and maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding.
As the first point of contact for students, parents, visitors and external agencies, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the school office operates efficiently while providing a professional, supportive and approachable service to the wider school community.
What You'll Be Doing
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Welcoming and assisting visitors – Acting as the friendly, professional face of the school and ensuring all visitors follow the correct safeguarding procedures.
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Managing busy communications – Handling a high volume of telephone calls, emails and enquiries with confidence and efficiency.
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Maintaining accurate records – Updating student attendance information daily and ensuring records are kept up to date.
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Supporting safeguarding procedures – Issuing visitor passes and following school policies to help maintain a safe environment for students and staff.
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Providing essential administrative support – Assisting with admissions, general office duties and the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have previous school office experience and can confidently manage the demands of a busy secondary school reception.
The successful candidate will have:
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Previous school administration or reception experience – essential.
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A strong working knowledge of school MIS systems.
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A clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and the importance of confidentiality.
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Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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A friendly, approachable manner and the confidence to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and external visitors.
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An Enhanced DBS check, in line with the school's safeguarding requirements.
Why Apply?
Join a well-established secondary school that values professionalism, high standards and a strong pastoral ethos. This is an excellent opportunity to put your school administration experience to good use, contribute to a positive school environment and become an important part of the team supporting students and staff every day.
Location: Cheshire
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