Secondary School Receptionist

Job Summary

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Receptionist to assist with the smooth running of our busy school. The ideal candidate will be a confident individual who has a calm, professional approach and is able to communicate effectively. You will be well organised, efficient and able to use a range of software.

Working in an extremely busy environment, the ideal candidate will have strong administration skills. This is a key role that requires a high level of interpersonal skills, discretion, integrity and the ability to work well under pressure and under your own initiative. The ability to deal with members of staff, students, parents and visitors in a positive and professional way is essential. Previous experience in an educational establishment is desirable but not essential. An interest to train as a first aider would be desirable.

About The Astley Cooper School

The Astley Cooper School is an increasingly popular oversubscribed secondary school in Hemel Hempstead. At Astley Cooper, we strive for the very best for all our staff and students. The school is situated at the edge of Hemel Hempstead, serving a diverse demographic. The school is within easy access of the M1/M25 and the train station. The school is proud to be part of the Government’s Priority School Building Programme. This huge investment in our school has seen our cohort numbers increase as well our profile in the community. The school has state of the art facilities including a leisure centre, swimming pool and new science laboratory/classrooms benefiting staff, students and our wider community for many years to come.

Benefits

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.