Receptionist
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15 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role: Receptionist
Location: St Matthias Academy Abbot Alphege Bath
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: Grade 3 Scale point range 5-7 13.26 - 13.69 per hour full time equivalent 25583 - 26403 actual annual salary 17821 - 18393
About Us:
St Matthias Academy is a special school that serves students with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. At St. Matthias Academy we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where every student is given the tools and support they need to thrive. As a unique trio of alternative provisions we proudly serve the young people of Bristol and Bath offering a safe space for those who face significant challenges in their educational journey.
The Role:
We are looking for a warm and efficient School Receptionist to manage our front office. As the first point of contact for students parents staff and visitors you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and secure school environment. You will handle daily office tasks manage attendance records and assist with the teams needs while ensuring school safety protocols are strictly followed.
What youll be doing:
Front Office Management
- Greeting: welcoming parents students and visitors with a helpful and positive attitude.
- Student Support: Assist students who come to the office (e.g. late arrivals early dismissals calling home or administering First Aid)
Safety & Security
- Visitor Vetting: Strictly enforce security procedures by verifying visitor IDs issuing visitor badges and maintaining the visitor sign in system
- Monitoring: Monitor the main entrance via security cameras and control buzz-in entry systems.
- Emergency Protocols: Assist administration during fire drills lockdowns and other emergency situations.
Communication & Attendance
- Phone Systems: Answer a high volume of calls answer questions regarding school events/schedules and route calls to appropriate staff or voicemail.
- Attendance: Assist in tracking daily student attendance entering data into the MIS system and calling parents to verify absences.
Administrative Duties
- Record Keeping: Maintain confidential student files and records in compliance with school policy.
- Correspondence: Distribute mail packages and internal memos to teachers and staff.
- First Aid Support: Provide minor support to the First Aid requirements (e.g. handing out ice packs)
About you:
- You take pride in your work and pay attention to detail.
- Youre a team player with a positive attitude.
- You follow health & safety guidance and respect confidentiality.
- You are able to meet deadlines and manage your time effectively
What we offer:
- A supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Multi-line Phone Systems
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- QuickBooks
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- 10 Key Calculator
- Dental Office Experience
- Front Desk
- Administrative Experience
- Medical Receptionist
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (MNSP) was founded in 2010 following the hard federation between Norton Hill and Somervale Schools. Both secondary schools serve Midsomer Norton, Radstock and the surrounding villages.
