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- Annual Salary: £29,000c
- Location: To be confirmed
- Job Type: Full-time, all year round
We are seeking a Receptionist and Operations Coordinator to be one of the initial points of contact for our client, providing a professional, helpful, and friendly approach to all interactions. This role is pivotal in building positive ongoing relationships with phone callers, visitors, parents, and pupils. The successful candidate will offer a flexible, productive, and responsive administrative service, supporting the Senior Leadership Team in the smooth operation of the school.
Day-to-day of the role:- Welcome, sign-in/out visitors and parents, ensuring a warm and professional reception.
- Handle incoming phone calls and queries, directing them appropriately.
- Manage the receipt and distribution of incoming goods and post.
- Undertake general administrative tasks, including sending communications and minute-taking.
- Administer the school’s virtual learning platform and calendar, coordinating events and managing staff absences.
- Liaise with staff to produce the termly clubs schedule and ensure compliance for external peripatetic clubs and staff.
- Book staff on training courses and maintain records.
- Serve as a qualified first aider to assist with unwell pupils.
- Engage actively in school life, including event attendance and fulfilling duties as required by the timetable and cover arrangements.
- Proven experience in a receptionist or administrative role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage a busy reception area with a calm and organised approach.
- Competency in using IT systems and office software.
- Experience in diary management and event coordination.
- First Aid qualification or willingness to train as a first aider.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Competitive annual salary of £29,000.
- Full-time, all year round employment.
- Working hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm during term time and 9.00am to 4.00pm out of term time.
- Involvement in a vibrant school community.
- Access to professional development opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
To apply for the Receptionist and Operations Coordinator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
