Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint an efficient and reliable receptionist to join our friendly and enthusiastic Admin team.
The successful candidate will act as first point of contact for all parents, carers and visitors, in addition to working closely with staff and students across the school. Applicants should thrive on working in a busy and varied environment in an interesting and stimulating role.
We are looking for a proactive candidate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates should also have a good level of literacy and numeracy (equivalent to at least a GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English).
Essential skills and qualities required:
- Strong communication skills with ability to take and respond to telephone calls and email communications from parents / agencies
- ICT literate and the ability to use spreadsheets and Excel
- Team player
Hounsdown is a popular, over-subscribed Hampshire school. Our school has a welcoming ethos with students being courteous and respectful.
Hounsdown School offer all staff
- Private Health Cash Plan
- Free counselling support
- Fantastic CPD opportunities for all
- Cycle Loan Scheme
- Staff swimming
- Respectful email policy
- Staff fitness sessions
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
Hounsdown School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant pre-employment checks.