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Your new company
Ready to be the friendly face at the heart of a busy secondary school?This welcoming Sheffield secondary school is looking for an enthusiastic and organised temporary Receptionist to join their team from September. With a dedicated workforce committed to achieving the very best outcomes for students, the school prides itself on creating a supportive, safe and respectful learning environment where every member of staff plays an important role.If you're someone who loves variety, enjoys helping people and can keep calm when the school bell rings and the phones start buzzing, we'd love to hear from you!

Your new role
No two days on reception are ever the same!As the first point of contact for students, parents, visitors and staff, you'll be the face and voice of the school. You'll play a key role in keeping the front office running smoothly while delivering excellent customer service with a smile.Your responsibilities will include:

✅ Meeting and greeting visitors
✅ Managing the busy school telephone system
✅ Responding to emails and enquiries
✅ Checking visitors and contractors in and out of school
✅ General administrative support
✅ Accepting and processing deliveries
✅ Providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service

What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in. Schools are busy environments, so you'll need to be organised, proactive and adaptable.You will be:

⭐ Professional and approachable
⭐ Reliable and punctual
⭐ Able to juggle multiple tasks with confidence
⭐ Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
⭐ Calm under pressure and able to think on your feet
⭐ Committed to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards

Previous school office or reception experience would be highly advantageous.We will need to be able to obtain references to cover the last 2 years as a minimum and you will need to be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check if you don't already have a DBS on the update service.

What you'll get in return
As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme where you could receive £250 in vouchers T&Cs apply.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, 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 are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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