Job Description

Job Overview:

Kumon Livingston is one of the largest supplementary education services in Scotland, supporting over 300 children aged 3-18 in their maths and English study through the week.

We are seeking an organised, reliable and friendly receptionist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for signing children in and out of classes safely, swapping over homework and communicating with parents. Applicants must work well in a busy and fast-paced environment, have excellent communication skills and be competent at using Whatsapp to communicate with parents. Our receptionist is the face of our business so a candidate who demonstrates professionalism, has a friendly personality and enjoys working with children would be a great addition to our team.

Hours:

Tuesday 3:15-6:15pm
Friday 12:15-4:15pm
Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm

(Total of 11 hours).

Duties:

- Sign pupils in and out of class safely.

- Take in students' completed homework and replace with new worksheets.

- Use an iPhone and Whatsapp to communicate with parents and let them know their child is ready to be collected.

- Man the class phone and take messages from existing and new families.

-Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.

- Carry out some administration tasks - training will be provided on the job.

Skills:

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:

- Strong communication skills to interact with children, parents, and colleagues effectively.

- Excellent organisation skills.

- The ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

- Reception experience and experience of working with children would be preferred but is not necessary.

If you are passionate about working with children, and have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children through high quality education. Please contact Emma with any questions at livingston@kumoncentre.co.uk.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 11 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Kumon Livingston Class Receptionist
Expected start date: 19/08/2025