School Receptionist – Join a Fantastic Primary School in Lancashire!

Location: Lancashire

First impressions matter and you could be the friendly face that makes everyones school day a little brighter!

Are you an experienced School Receptionist with excellent organisational skills a welcoming personality and a passion for supporting the smooth running of a school A lovely community-driven primary school in Lancashire is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join its administrative team.

This is much more than a front-desk role! Youll be at the heart of the school helping pupils parents staff and visitors feel welcome while ensuring the office remains organised efficient and running like clockwork. If youre someone who enjoys a varied working day takes pride in being reliable and thrives in a people-focused environment this could be the perfect next step for you!

Your Role at a Glance

Every day will bring something different giving you the opportunity to use your administrative expertise while making a genuine contribution to the school community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming and assisting visitors creating a positive first impression and ensuring everyone who enters the school feels greeted and supported.

• Managing telephone calls and enquiries acting as a key communication link between the school parents and the wider community.

• Keeping school records up to date maintaining accurate pupil information through the schools MIS system.

• Supporting attendance procedures monitoring attendance information and escalating concerns when necessary.

• Promoting a safe school environment following safeguarding procedures and managing visitor sign-in processes carefully.

• Providing essential administrative support assisting the senior leadership team and colleagues with the day-to-day demands of the school office.

Could You Be Our Ideal Candidate

Were looking for someone who can combine professionalism with a friendly approachable manner and who understands just how important an efficient school office is.

To be considered youll need:

• Essential: Previous experience working in a school reception or school administration role.

• Experience using school management information systems such as SIMS Arbor or similar platforms.

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to interact with a wide range of people.

• Excellent organisation attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

• A calm adaptable approach when managing a busy reception and handling competing demands.

• An understanding of confidentiality safeguarding and the importance of keeping pupils safe.

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or a willingness to obtain one.

Whats in It for You

Youll have the opportunity to become part of a welcoming primary school that plays an important role in its local community. This position would suit an experienced school administrator who enjoys being the go-to person takes pride in keeping things organised and wants to contribute to a positive environment for both pupils and staff.

Your work will help ensure that the school day gets off to the right start that parents receive a helpful and professional service and that staff have the administrative support they need.

Ready to Make Your Next Move

If youre an experienced School Receptionist looking for a rewarding opportunity in Croydon South London and youre ready to bring your skills enthusiasm and professionalism to a welcoming primary school wed love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your school administration career.