Hurstpierpoint College - Receptionist

West Sussex
Hurstpierpoint College
Part-time

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a personable and organised individual to work in our Prep School Reception for 10 hours per week.

Detail

We are seeking to appoint a personable and organised individual to work in our Prep School Reception for 10 hours per week.

Receptionists are the first point of contact for parents, prospective parents and all visitors to the Junior Prep School and Senior Prep School, creating a vital first impression and providing the required assistance. Additionally, Receptionists provide all round administrative support to the JPS and SPS, together with providing emergency first aid as the first point of contact.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Greeting College visitors, signing them in and issuing/collecting visitor badges, in addition to responding to their enquiries
Administrating emergency first aid to children and preparing medical kits for school trips
Liaising with teaching, support staff, children, parents and visitors to the College
Assisting the PA to the Heads of the JPS and SPS and the Admissions Executive as required
Managing telephone calls and the post
Assisting with the production of letters, newsletters, booklets, and other publications
Assisting with Admissions Events

Person Specification

Very good interpersonal and communication (written and verbal)
Integrity and tact are essential, together with an appreciation of the requirement and necessity to maintain complete confidentiality at all times
A very good level of administrative skills and attention to detail
First aid qualified or prepared to become qualified
Patience and aptitude to work with young children
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Professional telephone manner
Organised, reliable and able to take the initiative
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities

Hours of Work

3:30pm - 5:30pm Monday to Friday and flexibility to work additional hours as required.

Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.