Senior School Receptionist / Administrator

Senior School Receptionist / AdministratorPermanent 40 hours per week Term Time plus two weeks salary TBC Reports to Office Manager Start: As soon as possible BB2 school No two days are the same at reception. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, colleagues, visitors, contractors and callers. Creating a professional, friendly experience while keeping essential school administration moving. You will need energy, sound judgement and a genuine enjoyment of helping people, alongside the confidence to stay calm, organised and one step ahead.What you''ll make happenCreate a brilliant first impression. Welcome visitors warmly, manage calls and messages, keep reception presentable, issue passes and lanyards, check visitor/contractor DBS information, ensure visitors are appropriately supervised, and receive deliveries.Keep communication flowing. Respond to reception inboxes, share accurate messages between home and school, distribute correspondence, publish school posts via Firefly and keep noticeboards and promotional literature up to date.Support safe attendance. Collate registers twice daily, investigate absences and coordinate first-day calling, escalating concerns promptly and following school procedures.Be a reassuring point of contact for pupils. Respond calmly and compassionately to everyday questions or concerns, involving the right colleague whenever further support is needed.Own the everyday admin. Draft letters, update SIMS and other databases, ..... full job details .....