Opportunity for a School Receptionist/Administrator (part time)

Megalo Recruit is looking for a part time Receptionist/Administrator (part time) to join a school in the Waterlooville, Hampshire area. Salary £20,704.15 pa.

Job Specification for School Receptionist/ Administrator 

• Part-time Receptionist/Administrator role, 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Working pattern either 08:00–13:00 or 12:00–17:00
• Start date: ASAP, subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check
• Ideally suited to a confident driver with proven receptionist/admin experience and a stable CV (no significant unexplained gaps preferred)
• Must be a driver due to a remote location

Skills Required for School Receptionist/ Administrator 

• Strong all-round administrative and organisational ability
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with staff, parents, visitors and external agencies
• Able to multitask and prioritise effectively in a busy and fast-moving environment
• Professional presentation with a calm, approachable and confident manner
• Competent IT skills with attention to detail when handling records and data

Role Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact, handling phone calls, visitor sign-ins, enquiries and general reception duties
• Maintain and update key school systems including calendars, attendance records, contact databases and iSAMS
• Support internal and external communications such as emails, letters, weekly bulletins, trip information and permission tracking
• Assist with administrative processes including invoices, deliveries, transport arrangements and uniform ordering
• Provide wider office support including safeguarding admin, HR documentation, fire procedures and cover for reception absence

Benefits

• Part-time hours offering a structured weekday working pattern
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a varied, busy school environment with broad administrative exposure
• Involvement across multiple departments including finance, HR, safeguarding and operations
• Reduced administrative workload during school holidays with time focused on organisation and preparation tasks

You can also message Kate on 07771 598 549 or email hello@megalorecruit.co.uk for further information.

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