Saturday Receptionist

The Role

We are seeking a friendly, professional and organised individual to join our Reception team as a Saturday Receptionist during term time.

As the first point of contact for visitors and callers to the College, you will play a crucial role in creating a positive and welcoming first impression. This is a varied front-of-house role within a busy and vibrant school environment, where no two Saturdays are the same.

Working closely with the wider College community, you will support a range of reception and administrative activities, helping to ensure the smooth running of the campus during weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, manage sign-in procedures and issue visitor badges in line with safeguarding requirements
• Answer and direct incoming calls and emails in a professional and courteous manner
• Ensure visitors are appropriately hosted and escorted where required
• Maintain the Visitor's Room, ensuring it is clean, tidy and well-stocked with refreshments
• Book taxis for pupils and visitors as required
• Act as a central point of contact for College events and weekend activities
• Support pupils as needed, including escorting them to Houses
• Assist with general reception and administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the College

About You

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Maths (Grade 4 or above)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confident telephone manner
• Friendly, approachable and professional at all times
• Well organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Flexible and able to remain calm under pressure in a busy environment

Previous experience in a similar role and familiarity with systems such as iSams or PASS would be advantageous.

Working Hours

• Saturdays during term time only
• 9.00am - 2.00pm

Salary and Benefits

• £12.71 per hour
• Free on-site parking
• Membership of the College's contributory pension scheme

Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.