Administrator & Receptionist – Slough

Engage Education; Slough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Education Services is recruiting for experienced School Administrators and School Receptionists to work in schools around Slough. Various short-term and temp-to-perm opportunities available, with roles starting ASAP.

You will support the day-to-day running of the school office, handle calls and visitor enquiries, and maintain pupil records in a busy educational environment. These roles require professionalism, reliability, and safeguarding awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or reception is required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy school environment.
• Professional, friendly, confidential with safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school office and senior leadership.
• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and greet visitors.
• Manage reception, handle enquiries professionally.
• Maintain pupil records and update databases.
• Assist with attendance, admissions, and general office duties.
• Protect confidential information in line with GDPR.
• Communicate effectively with parents, pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Support efficient and professional school office operations.

Skills

School administration

Reception duties

Microsoft Office

GDPR compliance

Job description

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR / SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST – START ASAP! Slough

Multiple Opportunities | Temporary & Temp-to-Permanent Roles

At Engage Education Services, we are currently recruiting for experienced School Administrators and School Receptionists to work in schools across the area.

We have a range of exciting opportunities available, including short-term temporary cover, sickness cover, long-term temporary positions, and temp-to-permanent roles.

If you have previous school administration or reception experience and are available to start ASAP, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

As a School Administrator or School Receptionist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support to the school office and senior leadership team.
• Answering telephone calls, responding to emails, and welcoming visitors.
• Managing the school reception and handling enquiries professionally.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating school databases.
• Supporting with attendance records and pupil registers.
• Assisting with admissions, filing, photocopying, and general office duties.
• Handling confidential information in line with GDPR requirements.
• Communicating effectively with parents, pupils, staff, and external visitors.
• Ensuring the school office runs efficiently and professionally.

About You

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous experience in school administration or reception.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Are confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Can work efficiently in a busy school environment.
• Have a professional, friendly, and welcoming manner.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Are reliable, flexible, and available to start ASAP.

Location: Slough
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Types:

• Short-term temporary cover
• Sickness cover
• Long-term temporary positions
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunities

Why Work with Engage Education Services?

• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Access to a variety of school-based opportunities.
• Support throughout the recruitment process.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in education settings.
• Access to wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers through our partners.