Receptionist at a Primary School in Bolton

Job Vacancy

Start date: September (Temp to perm)
Role: Receptionist/ Administrator
Location: Bolton
Pay: From £13.75 an hour
Hours: Monday to Friday/ 8.45-3.45

A small Primary School in Bolton is looking for School Receptionist/Administrator. The cover is Monday to Friday, term time only, 8.45am – 3.45 pm, this is a long-term opportunity to start in September 2025.

This role serves as the first point of contact for all visitors, providing a warm and professional welcome. You will be responsible for managing the front-of-house area and supporting administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and sign in visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Input attendance registers accurately and efficiently.
• Use internal systems such as SIMS and ParentPay to manage records and payments.
• Communicate with parents and carers, including handling challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• Manage your time and workload independently, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Support general administrative duties as required.

Skills and Qualities Required:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with sensitive situations professionally.
• Good organisational skills and time management.
• Experience using school-based systems is desirable.
• A positive, proactive, and welcoming attitude.

If you are interested in this role please send over your CV.

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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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