school receptionist - southend-on-sea.

Are you a friendly and organised individual with excellent communication skills?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and providing exceptional customer service?

If you answered yes, then we have an opportunity for you… Apply Now!!

Our client in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a welcoming and organised School Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our school community. This is a full time position, Monday - Friday for 35 hours.

This amazing school is looking for people with high aspirations, the desire to achieve and succeed - both for themselves and the students, but also for the community and their colleagues. This means we're looking for creative thinkers, inspiring individuals and team players.

What do we offer

• Competitive salary of £14 per hour
• Benefits package through Randstad
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment
• A friendly and supportive work environment in a vibrant school community
• Support to edit and improve your CV
• Online training platform with access to courses
• Refer a friend scheme with a reward of £300 of Love 2 Shop vouchers!

In this role, you will:

• Greet visitors, students, parents and staff with a warm and professional demeanor
• Answer and direct phone calls efficiently and accurately
• Manage the school's main reception area, ensuring it is tidy and welcoming
• Provide administrative support, such as handling mail, managing appointments and maintaining records
• Assist with other tasks as needed, contributing to the smooth running of the school office

Skill sets that are necessary for this position:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Hold the right to work/eligibility in the UK (Essential)
• 2 recent professional references
• Previous experience working with School database software (SIMS) is desirable
• DBS on the update service or willingness to get one

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