Receptionist inLondon Area inLondon Area PUBLISHED SAT 22 JUN 2024

A friendly independent co-educational prep school in South West London is looking for a School Receptionist who will also be the Primary First Aider.

You will ensure the efficient day-to-day operations in the school office, as well as acting as the school’s Primary First Aider. As a member of the administrative team, you will also provide routine general administrative assistance as required.

You will have previous experience in administration and possibly in first aid, preferably within a school. You will be flexible and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities will include:

School Office:

• Be the first point of contact for the school in person, by email and on the telephone.
• Receive visitors and ensure they are well briefed in essential matters
• Deal with enquiries, parent emails and queries
• Receive post and deliveries
• Liaise with external agencies as required
• Deal with middle of day pupil arrivals and departures, escorting children between buildings
• Occasionally supervise children in the front office in the event of a late pick up by parents
• Manage daily pupil register, ensuring all class registers are complete and following up on queries

First Aid:

• Greet children who are feeling ill or have sustained an injury
• Assess them and administer basic first aid, as appropriate
• Contact parents and staff as necessary to report a treatment or a need to go home
• Contact emergency services on the rare occasion they are needed
• Log all medical treatments
• Maintain an accurate central record of children with medical conditions and allergies which is shared with staff
• Order additional first aid supplies as needed

Role Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade C or above
• Previous administration experience
• Good ICT skills with an understanding of MS Office
• A good command of the English language, and good communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Good interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and tact, particularly when dealing with parents
• A flexible approach, with the ability to respond positively to ad hoc requests from all members of staff
• Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work calmly and reliably in a busy school, both in a team and independently
• To undertake all training as required, although first aid experience and/or qualifications would be ideal
• To instil attitudes and habits consistent with maintaining a happy and caring atmosphere within the whole school community
• To be flexible, organised and able to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure and to deadlines
• To be proactive, motivated and calm
• To have a professional, smart appearance

Term time only (many holidays all year!)

Salary £25-£30k

Hours: either 7.30-4pm or 8-4.30pm

The role will start in September with a few days handover in July ideally.