School Receptionist

**School Receptionist and Admin Assistant**

We are currently looking for a temporary Receptionist and Admin Assistant for a school based in Bexhill.

**Working hours**:
Mon - Friday, 8am - 4pm, 30-minute lunch break

**Hourly rate**: £12.20 per hour, weekly pay

**Start date**: 2nd November for approximately 3-4 weeks.

**Specific Responsibilities**
- To provide a friendly and efficient reception service for the school, dealing with all enquiries, both on the telephone and in person, promptly and courteously
- To maintain an efficient, presentable and pleasant Reception area
- To answer all incoming calls, both internal and external, redirecting/taking messages as necessary and acting on instructions received.
- To receive all visitors and ensure they sign in and out in accordance with the school’s procedures
- Deal with daily routines; communicate with parents and classroom teachers regarding attendance, absences, illnesses and collection arrangements, prioritising where necessary
- Maintain and update the School Management System with changes to pupil records - address changes, medical and dietary information
- General administration support to school community
- Undertake photocopying, filing and general office duties
- Ordering stationery and general office supplies; keeping the stationery cupboard stocked and tidy
- Liaise with SLT/SENco to maintain diaries for visiting professionals
- Liaising with school catering suppliers
- Design and produce school communication materials including letters and bulletins to parents and marketing materials
- Liaise with Site Manager when required for maintenance duties
- Be an appointed First Aider, assist with pupil first aid /welfare duties and record all first aid incidents on the electronic system in line with school policy
- Previous experience in a similar role
- A personable telephone manner
- A good standard of education with English and mathematics GCSE or equivalent level, with Good Literacy and numeracy skills
- Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality issues
- Organised, methodical and adaptable
- Conscientious, polite and calm at all times