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Temporary School Receptionist

United Kingdom, Martock 12.50 GBP / Hour · Job Posted August 18, 2025
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We are seeking a well organised, patient and resilient individual to join a friendly and welcoming team, who are very passionate about providing the best support to their students. This is an important role as you will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and students, face to face and over the telephone. This role is being offered on a temporary basis starting on 4th September until the end of October therefore you must be available immediately or on a short notice period and able to commit to the duration of the role.

Job Responsibility

  • Answering calls and taking messages
  • Meeting and greeting visitors, students and parents
  • Inputting data into the school system and spreadsheets
  • Distributing post to correct staff members
  • Assisting parents and carers with queries
  • Booking meetings and diary management
  • Filing, scanning, and archiving

Requirements

  • Prior reception / administration experience
  • ideally within an educational setting
  • understanding of the importance of safeguarding
  • computer literate
  • confident and polite telephone manner
  • high attention to detail
  • strong communication skills

Nice to have

Recent DBS or subscribed to the update service

What we offer

  • Weekly pay
  • Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
  • Direct access to Able Futures - Mental health support for people in work
  • Eye Care Vouchers
  • Pension Scheme
  • Regular pay reviews
  • Temporary candidate of the month award
  • Temporary candidate lunches/treats
  • Online timesheets
  • A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of support

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