School Administrator

School Administrator/Receptionist

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organised, professional, and approachable School Administrator/Receptionist to join our team. This is a key role at the heart of the school, providing a warm welcome to pupils, parents, visitors, and staff, while ensuring the smooth running of administrative and reception duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and external agencies, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment.
  
  
• Manage telephone calls, emails, and enquiries efficiently and courteously.
  
  
• Maintain accurate pupil records and support with data entry into the school’s management systems.
  
  
• Assist with attendance monitoring, including liaising with parents and staff.
  
  
• Provide general administrative support to senior leaders, teaching staff, and other departments.
  
  
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and school communications.
  
  
• Ensure safeguarding and visitor procedures are followed at all times.
  
  
• Support the coordination of school events, meetings, and appointments.
  
  

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in administration or a school office environment 
  
  
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school management systems (SIMS/Arbor experience).
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, multitask, and prioritise workloads.
  
  
• A friendly, professional, and approachable manner with a strong commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding.