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School Receptionist

Unique School Solutions

South Yorkshire

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated receptionist to support a primary school in Rotherham. This role involves managing the school's reception, handling phone calls, and assisting visitors and parents. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive team and access to extensive training opportunities. This position is ideal for someone with prior experience in school administration and strong organisational skills. Join a welcoming environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the school community.

Benefits

Access to 30+ FREE training courses
Refer a friend scheme
Dedicated consultant support
Permanent employment opportunity after 12 weeks
No hidden deductions from pay

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in school administration is essential.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage phone calls and school visitor interactions.
  • Complete various administrative tasks in the school reception.

Skills

Organisational Skills
Communication Skills
Experience in School Administration

Tools

ARBOR Software
Microsoft Office

Job description

Rotherham, S60

£14.61 per hour

Start date: 12/09/2025

Contract type: Maternity cover

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:00. Term time only

Unique School Solutions are supporting a Primary School in the S60 area of Rotherham to appoint a receptionist. The role will be working in the school's reception making and answering phone calls, dealing with school visitors and parents, and completing a variety of admin tasks. The role is to start in September 2025, covering a maternity leave for a full academic year.

About the school:

  • 1 form entry primary school
  • Diverse community which the school serves
  • "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2024
  • Supportive and well organised leadership team

Essential requirements for the role:

  • Previous experience working in a school administrative role
  • Understanding of ARBOR software and Microsoft Office
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to converse with a range of different people

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

  • The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
  • Paid via PAYE only with an in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
  • Access to over 30 FREE, high-quality training courses
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
  • The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp-perm offer to schools

All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face-to-face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.
Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

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