School Administrator & Receptionist

• First Point of Contact: Managing the busy school reception, welcoming visitors, handling incoming calls, and responding to parental and staff queries with professionalism and discretion
• Administrative Support: Processing essential school data, managing student records (e.g., using SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom software), and handling correspondence
• Finance/HR Support: Assisting with low-level finance (e.g., dinner money, trip payments) or supporting basic HR functions (e.g., staff attendance tracking)
• Safeguarding: Ensuring all visitors follow school safeguarding procedures and checking visitor ID/DBS information
• Communication: Managing school calendars, organising meetings, and distributing key notices via email, text, or school apps

• Administrative Experience: Proven experience in a busy office, reception, or administrative role (school environment experience is highly desirable, but not mandatory)
• IT Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and confidence in quickly learning new database systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor)
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a professional, approachable telephone manner
• Organisation: Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities to handle multiple competing priorities
• DBS: A clear and current Enhanced DBS (or immediate willingness to apply)

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