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School Receptionist – High-Achieving Secondary School inSlough

School Receptionist – High-Achieving Secondary School inSlough

Marchant Recruitment • England, United Kingdom
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Term-Time Only) Salary: Paid to scale (Support Staff Framework, Fringe Weighting) The Role A high-achieving Secondary School in Slough is seeking a professional, reliable, and exceptionally well-presented School Receptionist & Front of House Coordinator to manage their busy visitor hub. This vital position serves as the primary gateway to the school, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced receptionist, clerical professional, or corporate front-of-house specialist looking to work within a highly collaborative school framework. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the daily reception operations, acting as the principal point of contact for parents, visiting external professionals, and members of the regional community. Primary responsibilities include managing the busy main switchboard, routing telephone queries efficiently, and operating the school's digital access control software to manage visitor security logs. You will also handle initial student attendance queries, manage incoming and outgoing mail logistics, coordinate the centralized reception email inbox, and assist the wider administrative team with essential data entry, typing tasks, and student medical room logging routines when required. You will uphold absolute safety parameters by ensuring all site visitors are cross-referenced with statutory safeguarding logs and issued appropriate identification tracking. A calm under pressure approach, superb interpersonal skills, and professional discretion are required to manage a busy reception desk effectively. School Information This is an 11 to 18 well-established School in Slough with an exceptional reputation for student wellbeing, community inclusion, and operational excellence. The school features modern, dedicated administrative suites and a beautifully modernised entrance and reception complex designed to welcome its diverse regional community. The frontline support team enjoys a highly respected position within the faculty, and senior leaders actively prioritize balanced workloads, manageable operational duties, and funded pathways for continuous specialized professional training (including advanced safeguarding, customer relations, and first aid modules). Requirements Previous practical experience in a front-of-house receptionist, switchboard operator, or corporate administration role Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional and welcoming telephone manner Basic IT literacy, with the ability to navigate digital logging platforms, manage emails, and update databases Clear understanding of basic health and safety protocols and visitor tracking security parameters Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an approachable presence Application To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.
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