Administrator/Receptionist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Bradford is seeking an experienced Receptionist/Administrator to support a busy primary school on a temporary basis. The role starts in September 2026 and runs for 3 to 4 weeks, with hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm and a 1-hour unpaid lunch.

You will greet visitors, manage the reception, handle enquiries, maintain pupil records in SIMS, respond to emails and calls, and support attendance and general office tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school office environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS is essential or highly desirable.
• Experience using ParentPay and SchoolPing would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and staff.
• Managing the school reception area and handling enquiries professionally.
• Maintaining pupil records and updating school databases.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
• Supporting attendance administration and general office duties.
• Assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the school office.

Skills

SIMS experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Job description

Receptionist / Administrator Primary School | Bradford | September Start

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Receptionist/Administrator to join a welcoming and busy primary school in Bradford on a temporary basis, covering a planned staff absence.

• Location: Bradford
• Start Date: September 2026
• Duration: 3 to 4 weeks
• Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm
• Lunch Break: 1 hour unpaid
• Contract: Temporary, full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and staff.
• Managing the school reception area and handling enquiries professionally.
• Maintaining pupil records and updating school databases.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
• Supporting attendance administration and general office duties.
• Assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the school office.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a school office environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS is essential or highly desirable.
• Experience using ParentPay and SchoolPing would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner.

If you have school administration experience and are available to start in September, we would love to hear from you.