School Receptionist
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School Receptionist - Brentwood
Full-time | £15 - £17 per hour | Temp-to-Perm | Start ASAP
Remedy are currently working with a welcoming and supportive school in Brentwood who are looking to appoint an experienced School Receptionist to join their busy office team.
This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for an organised and reliable administrator looking to secure a long-term position within a school environment.
About the Role
As part of the school's administration team, you will provide vital support with the day-to-day running of the school office. Responsibilities will include:
- Managing a range of general school administration duties.
- Maintaining accurate pupil records and school information.
- Updating and retrieving information using the school's MIS.
- Handling telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.
- Supporting attendance, admissions and other pupil administration.
- Preparing letters, reports, documents and correspondence.
- Maintaining organised filing and administrative systems.
- Processing paperwork and supporting the smooth flow of information around the school.
- Assisting with post, deliveries and general office coordination.
- Providing administrative support to teaching staff and the Senior Leadership Team.
- Dealing with confidential information appropriately and professionally.
- Ensuring all safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection procedures are followed.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience working within a school office - essential.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The confidence to communicate with parents, pupils, staff and external contacts.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload.
- A flexible, proactive and professional approach.
- An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality within a school setting.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What We Offer
- ASAP start available.
- Pay from £15 - £17 per hour.
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school.
- A supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Ongoing support from the Remedy team throughout your placement.
- The opportunity to develop your career within school administration.
If you're an experienced School Receptionist with previous school-based experience and are available to start ASAP, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity in Brentwood.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and
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