Administrator

Vision for Education - Liverpool; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment specialist is seeking an Administrator/Receptionist in Bootle. This long-term role involves supporting school operations and requires strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role, ideally in a school, and exhibit a proactive approach to manage the school office effectively. The role offers excellent pay and development opportunities, with the potential for permanence within the school.

Benefits

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development

Generous refer-a-friend bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administrative or reception role, ideally in a school.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day school office tasks.
• Manage interactions with staff, pupils, and visitors.
• Assist with the smooth operation of school activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Administrator/Receptionist

Bootle, L20

GBP88.92 per day

Vision for Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in Bootle to recruit an Administrator/Receptionist for a long‑term role, Monday to Friday. This position, starting on 5th January, is an excellent opportunity for someone organised, professional, and passionate about supporting school operations. For the right candidate, there is the possibility of being taken on permanently by the school.

Requirements

To be considered for the Administrator/Receptionist position, the school have requested:

• Previous experience in an administrative or reception role (ideally in a school setting)
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and reliability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence managing day‑to‑day school office tasks and supporting staff, pupils, and visitors
• A proactive approach, willingness to learn, and ability to work as part of a wider school team
• Availability to work 8 45, Monday to Friday

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff must undertake thorough checks, including an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is an education recruitment specialist, supplying schools with high‑quality Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Support Staff. We pride ourselves on supporting both our schools and our candidates with honesty, transparency, and ongoing professional guidance.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued member of our team, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly through our in‑house PAYE payroll
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)
• Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period)
• Full AWR compliance to ensure you receive the pay and conditions you re entitled to
• FREE professional development, including online training, webinars and safeguarding updates
• Generous refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme
• A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support

How to apply

If you are a person who is organised, professional, and can support a busy school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact (url removed) for more information about this role or other opportunities.

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