School Receptionist - Canvey Island
Location: Canvey Island, Essex
Position: School Receptionist / Administrator
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are currently working with a welcoming school in Canvey Island who are looking for an experienced and organised School Receptionist to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous school reception or administration experience, particularly someone confident using school MIS systems and able to manage a busy front‑of‑house environment.
The Role
- Acting as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors
- Managing the school reception and visitor signing‑in process
- Answering telephone calls and dealing with enquiries professionally
- Updating and maintaining accurate pupil records
- Using the school's MIS system to manage pupil information and administrative tasks
- Supporting with attendance, admissions and pupil administration
- Producing reports and maintaining accurate records
- Communicating effectively with parents, staff and external professionals
- Supporting the wider school office with day‑to‑day administration
- Maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding procedures
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:
- Have previous experience working in a school reception or administration role
- Have hands‑on experience using a school MIS system
- Be confident working with pupil data and maintaining accurate records
- Be friendly, professional and approachable
- Have excellent organisational and communication skills
- Be able to work calmly in a busy school environment
- Have strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection
- Be reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
Previous experience with a school MIS system is essential, with experience of systems such as Arbor, SIMS, Bromcom, CPOMS or similar highly desirable.
If you're an experienced school administrator or receptionist looking for your next opportunity in Canvey Island, we'd love to hear from you.
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