Receptionist

Hours of Work: 12:15 to 16:15

Internal and External applicants welcome to apply!

The Role:

The school receptionist is responsible for providing a professional, personable service to external and internal personnel and so will be an ambassador for the school and embody the values, visions, and ethos of the school in all interactions. It is to support and manage the efficient and effective systems pertinent to student academic and pastoral welfare. They will also provide high quality administrative support as required.

Key Tasks:

• Provide a high quality, professional service on the school reception, and within the school administration team.
• Complete reception duties efficiently and to provide a professional and positive welcome to all visitors, students and staff.
• Issue visitor lanyards and ensure all persons signed in/out, in accordance with safeguarding protocols.
• Deal with enquiries, by email, telephone and in person, to ensure accurate information is passed to the relevant parties in a speedy manner, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Be responsible for incoming and out-going post and monitor general office email account.

About You:

• GCSE grade C in English and mathematics (or equivalent)
• First aid training (or willingness to complete it)
• Knowledge and experience in carrying out administrative tasks
• Knowledge and experience working in a receptionist capacity
• Knowledge and experience dealing with face to face and telephone interactions
• Good oral and written communications skills

Benefits:

• Access to retail discounts, and technology schemes. 
• Access to Cycle to Work 
• 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance on any personal and/or work-related matter. 
• Free Mindfulness training with a qualified and experienced professional 
• An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your academy but also across the Trust where innovation is encouraged. 
• Discounted gym membership 
• Commitment to exploring ways to reduce email traffic and confine email replies to office hours - while recognising our employee’s preferences for when they work 
• Commitment to continuously review workload issues and explore options for simpler, less onerous methods and processes. 

Nene Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, students, and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence process. 

Any offer of employment will be subject to DBS and Right to Work checks. 

We look forward to your response. 

The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. 

*Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert before the closing date stated*