We are seeking a skilled and personable Receptionist to join our dynamic team. As the first point of contact for the School, the Receptionist plays a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming experience for visitors, students and employees. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be well presented, have a friendly demeanour, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
This is a 13 hrs a week role over 2 days (Ideally Wednesdays and Fridays).
Main duties:
Lead role in managing reception to ensure an excellent “front of house” service is provided to pupils, parents, carers, teachers and other visitors at the various reception points.
Ensuring all visitors sign in and out on our signing in system, confirming relevant identification checks have been completed and correct lanyards have been given.
Receiving, logging, passing on and if necessary following up messages regarding pupils in a timely and effective manner.
Ensuring all visitors to the school are aware of safeguarding and health and safety policies.
Answer incoming calls to the school, dealing with all queries professionally, relaying messages to relevant staff members as required.
Inform parents or emergency contacts when necessary of any concerns.
Liaise with parents regarding student needs following injury or illness at school including organising with parents/carers for pupils if appropriate to go home.
To ensure the well-being of pupils who have been sent for first aid.
Have a commitment to Child Safeguarding, to promote the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the School's agreed procedures.
Receive all deliveries, direct and notify recipients of their arrival in a timely manner.
Keep up-to date with all ongoing school events.
Being familiar with the school website and the information it relays to parents.
To be responsible for the daily attendance
To ensure the dinner numbers are taken accurately and the school kitchen is informed with numbers promptly.
Sara Gholizadeh
01483 422924
sgholizadeh@stmarkallsaints.uk