School Receptionist

About the Role:

Gatley Primary School is seeking a warm, welcoming, and highly organised School Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.

In this vital front-of-house role, you will help set the positive, caring tone of our school community while ensuring our busy main office runs smoothly and safely every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Front-of-House Welcome: Greet parents, pupils, and visitors in a friendly, professional manner, managing the main entrance and visitor sign-in system.
• Safeguarding & Security: Maintain strict security protocols, verify visitor identification and DBS clearances, and issue appropriate lanyards.
• Communications: Manage the school's main telephone line and general email inbox, dealing with enquiries promptly or directing them to the right staff member.
• Attendance & Records: Update daily pupil attendance registers, log late arrivals, and follow up on unexplained absences using our Management Information System.
• General Administration: Process incoming and outgoing post, coordinate deliveries, manage school text/email communications to parents, and provide general clerical support to the Senior Leadership Team.