Receptionist

Receptionist

Hours:

Applications for part time hours are welcome.

Full time hours would be:

Term Time 35 weeks a year, Monday to Friday 8am-5.30pm

Out of Term Time – six weeks Monday to Friday 9.30am-3.30pm

Proposed Salary: £25,000 Point 21.5

Purpose: To provide an outstanding front-of-house service whilst delivering daily attendance, visitor and admissions administration.

Reporting Line

Reports to: Senior Administrator

Front of House

· First point of contact for all visitors.

· Manage school entrances and access control.

· Operate telephone and intercom systems.

· Handle incoming and outgoing post and parcels.

· Manage deliveries and distribution.

· Maintain reception and public areas.

· Coordinate visitor and meeting room bookings.

· Reserve parking spaces for guests.

Attendance & Daily Administration

· Monitor pupil registration and attendance.

· Follow up unexplained absences.

· Produce fire and emergency registers.

· Manage activity registrations.

· Produce activity lists.

· Monitor bus travel lists.

· Ensure pupils are allocated correctly to activities and transport.

· Support end-of-day bus departures.

Admissions Support

· Provide administrative support to admissions processes.

· Assist with the production of admissions packs and documentation.

· Assist with the maintenance of prospective pupil records.

· Support admissions events and open days.

General Administration

· SIMS updates.

· Parent communication regarding admissions, attendance and transport matters.

· Stationery ordering for Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior School.

· Event ticket administration.

· Produce Staff ID badges

Professional Responsibilities

· Participate in appropriate training and professional development.

· Promote the values and ethos of Windermere School.

· Maintain absolute confidentiality in relation to pupils, parents, staff and school matters.

· Work collaboratively with colleagues across all areas of the School.

· Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Head of Prep & Pre-Prep commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

The postholder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.

If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the postholder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, they must report any concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Windermere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Expected hours: No more than 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Windermere LA23 1NW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person