At a Glance
- Tasks: Welcome visitors and provide essential clerical support in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Progressive Secondary School in Nottingham committed to student wellbeing and community integration.
- Benefits: Supportive team culture, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous training.
- Why this job: Be the friendly face of the school while making a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in front-of-house roles, strong communication skills, and good IT literacy.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
A progressive Secondary School in Nottingham is seeking a professional, highly organized, and welcoming School Receptionist & Office Assistant to join their vibrant front-of-house and administrative team. This combined role offers an excellent opportunity for an articulate professional who enjoys a balance between welcoming visitors and delivering essential clerical support in an active educational setting.
The successful candidate will share responsibility for:
- Greeting visitors
- Managing the main incoming telephone switchboard
- Ensuring all guests follow safety protocols and security check logs (including DBS verification cross-checks)
In addition to front-of-house duties, you will provide administrative support to the school office. This includes:
- Sorting mail distributions
- Handling initial student inquiries at the public counter
- Managing incoming email networks
- Typing school newsletters
- Scanning confidential documents into the school's secure central file infrastructure
You will maintain an approachable presence while displaying absolute discretion and data accuracy at all times. Strong time-management skills are required to execute clerical data input tasks smoothly while simultaneously managing foot traffic at the reception counter.
School Information: This is an 11 to 18 well-established School in Nottingham with a powerful commitment to student wellbeing, community integration, and operational efficiency. The school serves an engaged regional community and features a bright, dedicated, and secure modern front reception wing. The frontline administrative team enjoys a highly valued position within the school family. Senior leaders actively prioritize realistic operational schedules, clear inter-departmental communication channels, and funded pathways for continuous professional safety and technical platform training.
Requirements:
- Previous practical experience in a front-of-house receptionist, clerical assistant, or public-facing administration role
- Strong interpersonal skills with a confident, polite, and professional communication style
- Good IT literacy, with experience using email platforms, word processors, and spreadsheet tracking applications
- Basic knowledge of data protection guidelines (GDPR) and school visitor security management parameters
- Ability to work effectively and adaptably within a fast-paced, collaborative team framework
School Receptionist & Office Assistant in Nottingham employer: Progressive
Progressive is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Manchester City Centre, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from a competitive salary structure, uncapped commission, and a range of perks designed to support their professional growth and well-being. With a focus on the Irish Energy Transition Market, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a high-performing team in a thriving industry.
