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School Receptionist

United Kingdom, Waterbeach 14.00 - 15.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted May 30, 2026
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Have you been commended on your attention to detail and organisational skills? Do you have a good telephone manner and excellent customer service skills? We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented individual to take on this important role. And this exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join the reception team within our School. This is a full-time role, for 5 days per week, working Monday to Friday from 08.00pm to 4.00pm. If you are liking what you are reading right now, then this can be a perfect move to excel in your school career… Apply now to know more!! About the school: This wonderful school is a high performing community school in Waterbeach where everyone will aspire, achieve and succeed. Their commitment to developing young people into happy, high achieving and reflective learners is unwavering and they are proud to be a beacon of excellence in one of the world's most exciting and diverse communities.

Job Responsibility

  • To undertake the role of School Receptionist, as part of the Reception team
  • To undertake the role of an On Call officer as part of the team
  • To deal with all personal enquiries and telephone calls in an efficient and effective way which promotes a positive image for the School
  • To be proactive in approach in terms of the Safeguarding agenda, supporting whole school agenda
  • To undertake other reasonable duties as may be assigned, in line with the above roles.

Requirements

  • Experience of working in a Reception role or front office role
  • experience of customer services
  • and experience of working within a team environment
  • Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to get one
  • Right to work in the UK (Essential)
  • 2 recent professional references
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • Knowledge and understanding of the main aims of a community secondary school
  • Good knowledge of effective office management systems Health and safety knowledge
  • Ability to multitask as required to support the changing agenda, on a daily basis.

Nice to have

SIMS experience

What we offer

  • Flexibility - Day to day, long term, temp to perm and permanent opportunities
  • Developing skill set / career progression
  • Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process
  • Excellent working environment with supportive team members
  • Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions
  • Working in a school with great facilities, which provide a huge range of opportunities to support excellent learning and development of students
  • The opportunity for a permanent post
  • Local parking and nearest transport links
  • The opportunity to develop or gain experience within the education sector
  • The chance to work in a diverse role where everyday is different.

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