Receptionist/Administrator

About the Role

I am working with an independent specialist school seeking a Receptionist / Administrator to join their busy school office team.

This is a key front-of-house role, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and professionals, while also supporting a wide range of administrative and operational tasks to ensure the smooth running of the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors, parents, contractors, and delivery staff
• Handling calls, emails, and general school communications
• Supporting attendance monitoring and first-day absence calls
• Maintaining accurate pupil records, databases, and registers
• Supporting safeguarding procedures for all visitors
• Processing deliveries, stock, and school resources
• Assisting with lunches, trips, and school events
• Processing payments and recording contributions
• Providing general administrative support to the school office and leadership team

About You

I am looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, professional, and confident in a school environment
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• A clear communicator (written and verbal)
• Comfortable in a busy, fast-paced role
• IT competent with the ability to manage multiple systems
• Reliable, flexible, and a strong team player
• Committed to safeguarding and supporting young people

What’s on Offer

• Supportive school environment
• Varied and rewarding role
• Training and development opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference in a specialist education setting
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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