Receptionist

School Receptionist (Full-Time Maternity Cover) – Hailsham

Engage Education is working with a welcoming and supportive school in Hailsham to recruit a full-time School Receptionist for a maternity cover position. This is an excellent opportunity for a friendly and organised individual to join a busy school office and become the first point of contact for visitors, parents, students, and staff.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school reception and administration function.

About the role:

• Managing the front reception area and welcoming visitors professionally
• Answering and directing telephone calls and email enquiries
• Supporting general school administration and office duties
• Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems
• Assisting with attendance and student sign-in procedures
• Supporting communication with parents, staff, and external agencies
• Ensuring safeguarding and visitor procedures are followed at all times
• Providing administrative support to wider school staff where required

About you:

• Previous receptionist or administration experience is desirable
• Friendly, professional, and approachable manner
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Confident using Microsoft Office and school systems such as SIMS or Bromcom
• Ability to work efficiently within a busy school environment
• Reliable with strong attention to detail

Why choose Engage Education?

• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), matching permanent staff rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Engage consultant
• Free access to CPD training delivered by experienced senior leaders
• £50 referral bonus

How to apply
If this role sounds right for you, please apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details on file and support you with future opportunities.

All candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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