Temporary Part-time Receptionist (32.5 hrs a week, term time only)

We have registered an exciting opportunity to work for a lovely School on a part-time basis as their Temporary Receptionist. This role is to start immediately and will be ongoing until a permanent person has been sourced.

This is a temporary role that has the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

The hours for the role are 8.00am - 3.00pm (Monday to Friday) 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only).

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of the role and organisation, it will be necessary to take out an enhanced DBS before you can start in the role, as well as an adult/child workforces check.

Temporary Part-time Receptionist Responsibilities

• Undertake reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries, assisting visit arrangements and signing in visitors
• Provide routine clerical support e.g., photocopying, filing, emailing, complete routine forms, distributing mail
• Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems securely, and undertaking financial admin e.g collecting/recording dinner money
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and other learning activities as required

Temporary Part-time Receptionist Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• General clerical/administrative experience
• Good numeracy/literacy skills and good understanding and ability to use computer/photocopier
• Appropriate knowledge of first aid
• Ability to engage with, and relate well to, adults and children
• Understanding of your contribution to the wider team

Temporary Part-time Receptionist Rewards

A competitive hourly rate is offered alongside holiday pay.

The Location

Our client is based in Littlemore/Cowley, Oxford (OX4). There is ample on-site parking.

The Company

Our client is a professional, friendly and caring environment to work in.

• The working hours for this role are 8.00am - 3.00pm (Monday to Friday) 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
• This role is to start immediately until a permanent member of staff has been sourced, you will have the opportunity to apply if interested in the permanent position.
• PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of the role and organisation, it will be necessary to take out an enhanced DBS before you can start in the role, as well as an adult/child workforces check.
• PLEASE NOTE:Along with references from your 2 most recent employers, if you have worked in an educational institution or environment previously we will also require a reference from this employer regardless of length of time since working there.

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