Administration & Reception Assistant

We are seeking a friendly and proactive Administration & Reception Assistant to join our team at Cove School. As a key member of the school office, you will be one of the first points of contact for visitors, parents, carers and pupils. You will provide a professional and welcoming reception service while also delivering administrative support to colleagues across the school. This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and is able to manage a range of tasks in a busy school environment. We are looking to appoint a colleague who will: Greet and assist visitors, parents, pupils and contractors in a professional and helpful manner Answer incoming calls, handle general enquiries and direct queries to the appropriate member of staff Provide effective administrative support to the whole school team Support with the organisation and administration of school events such as Parents’ Evening Assist in the provision of clear communications from the school to parents and carers Undertake photocopying, laminating and document preparation (this could include class resources, assessments, revision materials and event documentation) Maintain reprographics equipment and ordering related supplies such as paper The successful candidate will: Be confident working collaboratively with a range of teams and staff Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high standard of literacy Have a strong attention to detail and good ICT skills with the ability to learn and use new systems effectively Be a supportive team player who is willing to assist colleagues when needed Be able to remain calm and professional when working in a busy and sometimes demanding environment Be highly organised and able to plan and manage their own workload Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of all children Adhere to all school policies and procedures and safeguarding requirements