School Receptionist

Job Title**:School Receptionist / Primary First Aider (Term time only)**

**Overview**:
Kew College Prep is an independent co-educational pre-prep and prep school for children aged 3 to 11 years. Based in Kew, West London, it is a friendly and family-orientated school which aims to prepare pupils for the modern world: balancing academic and pastoral care with creativity, exploration, and community.

We are looking to appoint a School Receptionist who is also the Primary First Aider to run essential aspects of the school office. You will ensure the efficient day-to-day operations in the school office, as well as acting as the school’s Primary First Aider. As a member of the administrative team, you will also provide routine general administrative assistance as required.

You will have previous experience in administration and possibly in first aid, preferably within a school. You will be flexible and able to work as part of a team.

**Responsibilities include**:
**School Office**:

- Receive visitors and ensure they are well briefed in essential matters
- Receive post and deliveries
- Liaise with external agencies as required
- Deal with middle of day pupil arrivals and departures, escorting children between buildings
- Occasionally supervise children in the front office in the event of a late pick up by parents
- Manage daily pupil register, ensuring all class registers are complete and following up on queries

**First Aid**:

- Greet children who are feeling ill or have sustained an injury
- Assess them and administer basic first aid, as appropriate
- Contact parents and staff as necessary to report a treatment or a need to go home
- Contact emergency services on the rare occasion they are needed
- Log all medical treatments
- Maintain an accurate central record of children with medical conditions and allergies which is shared with staff
- Order additional first aid supplies as needed

**In general**:

- Be prepared to work overtime on occasion such as staffing the front desk at parent evenings
- Complete any additional duties asked

**Safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral matters**:

- To be aware of and implement all school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and child protection
- To actively promote and model good practice in equality and diversity, safeguarding and health and safety
- To share responsibility for the welfare, wellbeing and safety of all children in the school

**Role Profile**
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade C or above
- Previous administration experience
- Good ICT skills with an understanding of MS Office
- A good command of the English language, and good communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Good interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and tact, particularly when dealing with parents
- A flexible approach, with the ability to respond positively to ad hoc requests from all members of staff
- Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work calmly and reliably in a busy school, both in a team and independently
- To undertake all training as required, although first aid experience and/or qualifications would be ideal
- To instil attitudes and habits consistent with maintaining a happy and caring atmosphere within the whole school community
- To be flexible, organised and able to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure and to deadlines
- To be proactive, motivated and calm
- To have a professional, smart appearance

**Term time only**. Salary £25-£30k

**Hours**: either 7.30-4pm or 8-4.30pm

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person