Dynamic School Reception & Admin Coordinator

Ysgol Afon Wen; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Ysgol Afon Wen in Pontypridd is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised Reception and Administration Assistant to join our busy school office team. You will manage the front desk, welcome pupils and visitors, answer telephone calls and email enquiries, and provide high-quality administrative support to staff and leadership.

This temporary, front-facing role requires excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualifications

• Managing reception and welcoming visitors professionally.
• Answering and directing telephone calls and email enquiries.
• Providing high-quality administrative support to staff and leadership.
• Maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.
• Supporting attendance, pupil information, and school systems.
• Assisting with school communications and the smooth running of the office.
• Responding flexibly to the day-to-day operational needs of the school.
• Temporary in the first instance.
• Previous school office or administration experience advantageous, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Managing reception and welcoming visitors professionally.
• Answering and directing telephone calls and email enquiries.
• Providing high-quality administrative support to staff and leadership.
• Maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.
• Supporting attendance, pupil information, and school systems.
• Assisting with school communications and the smooth running of the office.
• Responding flexibly to the day-to-day operational needs of the school.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and comms

Organised and adaptable

Strong administration and IT

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Ysgol Afon Wen in Pontypridd is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised Reception and Administration Assistant to join our busy school office team. You will manage the front desk, welcome pupils and visitors, answer telephone calls and email enquiries, and provide high-quality administrative support to staff and leadership.

This temporary, front-facing role requires excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced office environment.