Contact Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
School Receptionist - Preston
Preston, Lancashire
Contact Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- 14.00 - 15.00 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
- Closes
- 08 May 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Freelance
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Are you looking for a fast-paced and rewarding front of house role in a vibrant school environment?Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills, along with previous school experience?If so, you could be the ideal candidate for our temporary School Receptionist position within a school in Preston.Your new roleWe are seeking a professional, welcoming, and highly organised School Receptionist to join the front office team of a busy school in Preston. This is a key role that requires a warm and approachable manner, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. You will be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors, helping to maintain a safe and supportive school environment.This is a full-time, term-time only job, working Monday-Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. The role is temporary on an ongoing basis until May half term in the first instance.Experience working in a school setting is essential. A DBS on the update service and familiarity with school systems such as SIMS and Arbor would be advantageous.Duties may include:
Answering and directing telephone calls with professionalism and discretionGreeting and signing visitors in line with safeguarding proceduresManaging incoming and outgoing mail and correspondenceSupporting pupil attendance tracking and data entryCoordinating appointments and meetings with parents and external agenciesAssisting with general administrative tasks and reprographicsUpholding school policies on safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protectionWhat you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a school or educational office environmentStrong communication and interpersonal skillsA friendly, professional, and helpful attitudeHigh levels of confidentiality and discretionA flexible and proactive approach to workA commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this School Receptionist role in the Preston area, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you're looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Ad ID: 5418165691
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