Dynamic School Administration & Front Desk Assistant

Marchant Recruitment; Knowsley, Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a General Administration Assistant for a busy secondary school in Knowsley. This temporary, full-time role combines reception and administrative tasks to keep the school office running smoothly.

You will be the first point of contact for visitors, handle calls and emails, manage records, and support staff with routine admin duties. Experience in schools is helpful but not required; highlight organisation and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment is essential.
• School admin experience is advantageous but not required.
• Strong communication and computer skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as the friendly first point of contact for the school office.
• Welcomes visitors and handles enquiries in a courteous manner.
• Answer calls and take messages, and manage general office emails.
• Produce and distribute letters and documentation.
• Maintain filing systems and update records accurately.
• Input information onto relevant systems and support staff with admin tasks.
• Order or organise office supplies as needed.
• Assist with general school office duties while maintaining safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritisation

Flexible

Education

Experience in admin/reception

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a General Administration Assistant for a busy secondary school in Knowsley. This temporary, full-time role combines reception and administrative tasks to keep the school office running smoothly.

You will be the first point of contact for visitors, handle calls and emails, manage records, and support staff with routine admin duties. Experience in schools is helpful but not required; highlight organisation and reliability.