Location: Hyde, Tameside
Pay Rate: £100–£130 per day DOE
Start Date: ASAP, covering a Maternity Leave.
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Are you an organised, resilient and friendly School Receptionist?
Do you have the confidence to work in a busy special needs school and remain calm when dealing with challenging behaviour?
Cover People are recruiting a dedicated School Receptionist for a specialist school in Tameside supporting children and young people with SEMH needs. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, helping to ensure the school reception runs smoothly and safely.
The Role:
Manage the busy school reception area and act as the first point of contact.
Welcome visitors, parents and pupils in a professional and friendly manner.
Handle phone calls, emails, messages and general administrative tasks.
Remain calm and resilient when supporting pupils displaying challenging behaviour in and around reception.
Use school systems such as Arbor and CPOMS, ideally with previous experience.
Chasing invoices, dinner payments etc.
Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding and school procedures.
Work closely with teaching, pastoral and senior leadership teams.
The Ideal Candidate:
Previous school reception, administration or similar experience would be ideal.
Confident, organised and able to manage a busy reception environment.
Resilient and calm when dealing with challenging behaviour.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience using Arbor and CPOMS is desirable.
A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.
Professional, reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Why Choose Cover People?
Competitive daily pay.
Weekly pay.
Dedicated consultant support.
Free CPD and training opportunities.
Long-term and permanent opportunities.
APPLY NOW!
To apply for this Tameside based School Receptionist / School Administrator role, contact Graham Warner at Cover People Manchester on (phone number removed), email (url removed), or click APPLY below.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and will be offered work subject to successfully completing Cover People's compliance checks.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of this school. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
Salary description
£100.00 - £130.00 per day