Receptionist

OUR SCHOOL:

The pristine Reddam House Ballito campus is situated in the heart of Ballito, boasting a prime, easily accessible location. Reddam House Ballito offers a holistic, innovative educational experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence. We offer an internationally renowned curriculum, including a broad range of academic, cultural and sporting activities. The ethos of the school is underpinned by a nurturing philosophy and positive outlook. Our leading-edge facilities include a café, Olympic-sized Waterpolo pool and an impressive 500-seater theatre. We believe true excellence in education, is driven by a powerful, passionate team of exceptional teachers. We provide premium education from Grade 1 to Grade 12 to families living in the leafy suburbs of Ballito, Zimbali & Umhlali.

ROLE SUMMARY:

To adopt a holistic view to students in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them. To create a positive learning environment and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welcoming visitors to the school and redirecting them to requested person / venue in the school or administration wing.
• Keeping reception area and piazza neat and tidy.
• Answering phones and taking messages / passing on information / emailing messages to staff.
• Forwarding emails that come to reception email address on to relevant staff members.
• Signing for any deliveries and distributing post to relevant members of staff /departments.
• Receiving and distributing magazines/newspapers.
• Liaising with staff regarding orders / deliveries / collections.
• Receiving prospective students/ parents/ staff to the School.
• Keeping an emergency contact list and procedures updated in Reception File.
• Assisting with large Public Relations events such as Open/ Information sessions
• Class lists are compiled, updated and generated at the beginning of each term.
• Student / Parent contact details are updated (depending on use permissions).

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Making telephone calls to parents on behalf of students. 
• Managing the collection and return of Lost Property.
• Writing out exeat forms for students leaving school early.
• Managing the Sick Bay – tending to students who are injured or are unwell; tending to wounds / injuries; keep an eye on students in the sick bay and providing TLC to sick children; keep sick bay area clean and tidy.
• Contacting the parents of sick or wounded students.
• A minimum of 5 years’ administrative experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.