School Receptionist – Secondary Academy in Slough (ASAP Start)

A welcoming secondary academy in Slough is seeking a articulate and personable School Receptionist to manage its main reception desk and visitor entrance for an immediate (ASAP) start.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a customer-focused receptionist passionate about creating a warm safe and professional first impression for all visitors parents and pupils.

Job Overview

The main reception desk plays a prominent role in the schools daily security public relations and communications. The successful applicant will serve as the first point of contact for face-to-face visitors telephone callers delivery personnel and contractor check-ins.

Working closely with the administrative team and safeguarding officers you will manage visitor sign-in procedures handle incoming phone calls manage school email inboxes and assist with general office duties. This is a full-time ongoing or permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors parents contractors and official guests warmly while enforcing strict safeguarding sign-in protocols

• Operate the main school telephone switchboard filtering calls and taking clear accurate messages for staff

• Manage the main school email inbox directing queries to relevant departments and senior leaders

• Issue visitor badges verify DBS identification for external callers and manage reception security gates

• Receive log and distribute daily post deliveries and courier packages across the campus

• Provide general administrative support such as student message delivery and emergency first-aid logging

The School & Whats on Offer

• Immediate Start: Full-time long-term or permanent contract starting ASAP

• Role Type: Full-time hours (Term-Time Only)

• Environment: Modern secure reception area with automated visitor sign-in technology

• Location: Prime Slough location with excellent transport and road connections

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience in a busy reception or front-of-house administrative role (school environment highly desirable)

• Excellent verbal communication skills with a polite professional and welcoming telephone manner

• Strong IT literacy (Microsoft Office email systems and familiarity with school databases like SIMS/Arbor)

• Knowledge of school safeguarding visitor protocols and emergency procedures

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply

Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this School Receptionist position in Slough for an immediate start.