Dynamic School Admin & Receptionist — Immediate Start

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Wide range of schools

Consultant support

Job summary

Confidential in Redbridge is seeking an experienced School Administrator / Receptionist to join a busy secondary school for an immediate start. The role is full-time, temporary with potential for longer-term opportunities, based in Redbridge.

You will manage the school reception, handle enquiries, support attendance and student records, and liaise with staff and external agencies. Previous school admin experience is highly desirable and familiarity with SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous administration or reception experience, preferably in a school.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong IT and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work confidently in a busy school environment.
• Professional and friendly manner.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work well in a team.
• Experience with SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage school reception and greet visitors, parents and students.
• Answer and direct telephone calls and respond to enquiries.
• Support attendance, student records and general school administration.
• Manage emails, filing and data entry.
• Liaise with teaching staff, senior leaders, parents and external agencies.
• Support safeguarding procedures, visitor checks and sign-in processes.
• Provide general administrative support across the school office.
• Use school systems and databases accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Admin reception experience

Excellent communication

Strong IT

Busy school environment

Professional and friendly

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Confidential in Redbridge is seeking an experienced School Administrator / Receptionist to join a busy secondary school for an immediate start. The role is full-time, temporary with potential for longer-term opportunities, based in Redbridge.

You will manage the school reception, handle enquiries, support attendance and student records, and liaise with staff and external agencies. Previous school admin experience is highly desirable and familiarity with SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom is advantageous.