Administrator

The Cambian Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambian Red Rose School seeks an experienced Administrator to join our team. You will provide front-of-house support, handle calls, manage visitors, and deliver confidential administrative assistance under the Head Teacher’s direction.

The role requires strong communication, organisational and time-management skills, plus a professional approach. You will contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming school environment for students aged 5–17.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a receptionist or front-of-house role is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Professional and approachable demeanor.
• Proficient with office IT packages (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to build good relations with staff, students and external contacts.
• Ability to handle confidential admin tasks under direction of Head Teacher.
• Ensure health & safety and security of reception and offices.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage calls and inquiries.
• Provide admin support as required by the Head Teacher.
• Maintain visitor logs and appointment schedules.
• Coordinate with school staff to support daily operations.
• Assist with health and safety and safeguarding procedures as directed.

Skills

Reception experience

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Office IT proficient

Organisation

Time management

Relationship building

Confidential admin support

Health & safety awareness

Visitor management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and dynamic Administrator to join our team.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic school Administrator who shares our vision and aspirations for the young people. You will be joining a highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students.

The school:

Cambian Red Rose School is an independent, DfE-registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 30 students aged 5-17 years.

Cambian Red Rose School provides high-quality, personalised education for students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. Our success is based on an approach which combines high expectations with sensitivity to the needs of individual students.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a receptionist, front of office representative or similar role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Experience of using a range of office IT packages e.g.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• To maintain and foster good relations with staff, young people, members of the public and professionals from other agencies.
• To carry out a range of confidential administrative functions under the direction of the Head Teacher.
• To oversee good health & safety and security of the reception, offices and buildings.
• To provide all aspects of administration support as required.
• To manage visitors and handle calls within the site.

Why work for us:

• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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