Receptionist - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Reed Business Support

Reed Business Support

Verified Company

Ipswich, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Receptionist

Ipswich

Part-time: 2-5pm Monday - Friday (32 weeks a year, term time)

£21,673 (Pro Rata)

Summary:

What you'll be doing day to day:

Provision of receptionist function for the school.
Meeting and greeting all visitors and ensuring correct procedures are followed.
Completing morning registration and fire lists.
Provision of administrative support to routine operations of the school.
Maintaining a tidy reception area including the North Hall and entrance area to the school.
In addition to the above duties, the Receptionist is a member of the wider support staff and is thus expected to be a team player who will assist other administrative staff during busy periods.

Requirements:

Build and maintain knowledge of pupils, staff, parents and other regular visitors to the school.
Maintain detailed knowledge of school routines and forthcoming events.
Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office packages.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with governors, staff, present and prospective parents, pupils and external bodies.
An upbeat and dynamic approach to work; a genuine liking for working in a hectic and fast paced environment.
Ability to retain a calm authoritative manner at all times allied with the ability to manage a broad range of issues; prioritising effectively when under pressure to meet deadlines.
Tenacity in gathering and collating information and a meticulous attention to detail.
Flexible approach to work.
Good team worker, willing to assist and provide backup to others.
Loyalty to the Headmaster and the school.
Good sense of humour.

Skills:

Skilled in operation of computer packages, small switchboard and multifunction devices.
Skilled in use of School MIS.
High standard of keyboard skills.
Skilled in use of tact and diplomacy, able to communicate effectively with both children and adults.
Skilled in multitasking and prioritising tasks.
Good organisational and administrative skills.
Ability to be selfreflective and learn from experience.