School Secretary (Reception)

About This Role In this role, you will receive, host and provide an initial point of contact and assistance to all visitors, staff and pupils, whether on the phone or face-to-face, as well as providing support to the rest of the School Office team as required. This is a part-time role working 10 hours per week from 16:00-18:00 Monday to Friday. There is opportunity for these hours to be worked on a job-share basis if suitable candidates wish to work less than five days. About You The ideal candidate will have will have excellent IT skills, ability to prioritise, attention to detail, strong communication skills and a confident, warm and welcoming manner. In addition, their ability to remain calm, patient and polite will be underpinned by relevant experience, training and qualifications and the technical ability to carry out the role effectively. Our School Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading. The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.