About this role
- £15 per hour 8.15am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
- Location: Tooting area, London
- Job Type: Temporary with potential for permanent conversion
We are seeking a proactive and efficient Receptionist for an immediate start in the Tooting area. This role is crucial in managing front-line enquiries and providing comprehensive administrative support within a dynamic school environment. The position offers a potential transition from temporary to permanent based on performance.
Day-to-day of the role
- Handle front-line enquiries in person, via email, and telephone from staff, pupils, parents, and visitors, ensuring prompt and efficient communication.
- Greet and escort visitors around the school as required.
- Manage daily telephone and email enquiries, serving as the first line of communication for parents and external agencies.
- Open and distribute post and manage the school's message systems for parents and staff.
- Maintain and update the school calendar and website.
- Ensure the office is well-ordered and tidy, with all paperwork and data filed appropriately.
- Check and maintain pupil records and documents, ensuring accurate manual/electronic transfer of data when pupils arrive and leave.
- Input data into school systems, assist in streamlining systems and procedures in liaison with the Office Manager.
- Provide administrative support to staff, including organising parents’ evenings, meetings, and events.
- Administer and oversee children’s medications and manage the allergy and dietary register.
- Take responsibility for the administration of after-school clubs and the Single Central Record for visitors and third-party suppliers.
- Order and maintain stock and supplies as required.
- Support the school attendance process, manage school meals paperwork, and collate and distribute school newsletters and staff bulletins.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Experience in administrative roles, preferably within an educational setting.
- Proficiency in using school management systems like SIMS.
- Willingness to undertake First Aid training and administer medications as required.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Flexible working hours with potential for permanent employment.
- Supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
To apply for this Receptionist position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.