School Receptionist in Surrey
Job Title: Receptionist
Location: UK-Surrey-Caterham
Overview:
Position: Receptionist
Location: Caterham, Surrey
Salary: Actual salary £21,995.50 - £22,603.01 dependant on experience and qualifications
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8.00am-4.00pm, term time only.
The School
We’re currently looking to recruit a Receptionist to join the team at an SEN school based in Caterham, you will be responsible for reception and telephone duties, welcoming visitors, diary management, taking deliveries and supporting the administration team with day-to-day admin tasks.
The role is based in an Education Centre based next to the SEN School, they share the same Principal and Head of School, however each site has its own Assistant Head and team of Teachers and TAs. There is also a full therapy team on site to support staff and students. Although the sites operate separately, students and staff do cross between sites.
Key Duties:
To act as the first point of contact for all visitors to site, following safeguarding processes at all times including checking ID documents and correct signing in and out procedures.
Answering telephone queries.
Liaising with office suppliers.
Gate control.
Identifying the caller’s Requirements for internal and external queries, providing an appropriate response.
Receiving, logging, passing on and if necessary, following up messages for colleagues in a timely and effective manner so that visitors are made to feel welcome and that colleagues can be notified about visitors.
Copying, collating and distribution of documents, operating and completing basic support activity for a standard copying machine.
Operating a computer to access databases and using word processing applications when required.
Maintaining, updating, sorting and retrieving a range of records/statistical data, including monitoring/ordering of stationery and office supplies if appropriate.
Accurate filing, indexing, retrieving and other related work.
Prepare documents, reports and presentations as required.
Typing and setting up documents such as letters and reports.
Keeping computer records up to date, e.g. filing.
Managing post.
Diary Management.
Maintaining the condition of the reception area and arranging for necessary repairs via Maintenance team.
Circulation of announcements as required.
Assisting and liaising with the Referrals team, receiving and passing on of phone enquiries, organising assessment dates.
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of CEC when required.
Responsibilities:
Good level of literacy and numeracy (at least 5 GCSEs above 4 (or equivalent) to include English and Maths – Preferred).
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role.
Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and ability to use range of databases once trained.
Ability to manage own time to deal with multiple tasks.
Discreet, confidential and reliable.
How to apply:
To apply simply attach your CV to the job and a consultant will be in touch.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check