Receptionist inLondon Area inLondon Area PUBLISHED 22 JUN 2024
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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.
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.
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