School Receptionist

Secondary School Receptionist - BoltonLocation: Bolton, Greater ManchesterHours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pmContract: Full-time, ongoing supplyAgency: Tradewind RecruitmentAre you friendly, approachable and confident communicating with a wide range of people?Tradewind Recruitment is looking for a School Receptionist to join a secondary school in Bolton. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong customer service, reception or administrative experience who would enjoy working in a busy school environment.The roleAs the first point of contact for the school, you will help create a welcoming and professional environment for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.Responsibilities may include:Welcoming visitors and managing the sign-in process.Answering telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.Directing enquiries and taking accurate messages.Liaising with parents, pupils and staff professionally.Supporting general school office administration.Maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.Following school procedures for visitor management and safeguarding.The ideal candidatePrevious reception, customer service or administrative experience.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.A friendly, professional and approachable manner.Good organisational skills and basic IT proficiency.The ability to remain calm in a busy environment.Reliability, flexibility and an understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.School experience would be beneficial but is not essential for candidates with the right transferable skills.Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?Tradewind is a specialist education recruitment agency working with schools across Greater Manchester and the UK. We offer:A dedicated consultant to support you throughout the process.Access to opportunities in local schools.Guidance with registration and compliance.Ongoing support throughout your placement.Apply todayIf you enjoy working with people and would like to join a secondary school in Bolton, we'd love to hear from you!All appointments are subject to relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable.