School Receptionist

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in Northampton is looking for School Receptionists for temporary roles throughout the school year. Candidates with experience in a school environment or strong receptionist skills are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include welcoming families, answering calls, managing emails, and ensuring safeguarding protocols. The role requires registration and a paid DBS check. Opportunities for permanent contracts may arise, though not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Receptionist in a school or similar environment.
• Willingness to work on a temporary basis.
• Ability to commit to safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Welcome students, guests, and parents into the school.
• Ensure safeguarding processes are followed.
• Answer telephone calls and filter accordingly.
• Respond to emails and letters.
• Type letters and memos.
• File, fax, and photocopy documents.
• Deal with parents and pupils.

Skills

Receptionist experience

School environment experience

Communication skills

Job description

School Receptionists

£13.00 - £15.00 per hour

Are you a Receptionist with a background working in a school environment or similar looking for work?

It is ADVANTAGEOUS that applicants have some school Receptionist experience. However, applicants with STRONG RECEPTIONIST experience in a similar sector will also be considered.

YOU MUST BE willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and between the hours of 8:00a.m. & 4:30p.m. There will be full time and part time positions available throughout the School year which run for a variety amount of time.

There may also be an opportunity to move to a permanent contract within the Schools although this is NOT guaranteed. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THE ROLES ARE TEMPORARY, AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming students, guests and parents into the school
• Ensuring safeguarding processes are followed
• Answering telephone calls and filtering as necessary
• Responding to emails
• Letters to parents
• Typing of letters and memos
• Filing, faxing and photocopying
• Dealing with parents and pupils

Requirements

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULLY REGISTER WITH US INCLUDING PROVIDING RIGHT TO WORK DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH OBTAINING AN ENHANCED CHILD WORKFORCE DBS THAT WILL BE PROCESS BY US BUT COME AT A COST OF £47.20 (UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE REGISTERED ON THE UPDATE SERVICE). PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DO THIS.

About Aspire People

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.