Education Reception Administrator

Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a Reception Administrator to manage the reception area and provide administrative support. You'll be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, requiring excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor. Responsibilities include managing visitors, maintaining attendance records, and supporting school communications. This is a temporary role and candidates must be immediately available.

Qualifications

• Proven communication skills and a friendly professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a courteous reception service.
• Maintain pupil attendance records.
• Provide clerical support and assist with communications.
• Support the Head Teacher with presentations.
• Manage deliveries and stock levels.

Skills

Excellent communication

Telephone manner

Teamwork

Relationship building

Personal integrity

Job description

Our client within the education sector is seeking a Reception Administrator to provide a welcoming, efficient, and professional reception and administrative service, supporting the day-to-day operations of the school. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external professionals, requiring discretion, initiative, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a courteous and efficient reception service, managing visitors and calls professionally.
• Maintain pupil attendance records using SIMS and liaise with families and transport services.
• Provide general clerical support including photocopying, scanning, emailing, and filing.
• Assist with school communications including ParentMail, newsletters, and website updates.
• Support the Head Teacher with weekly assembly presentations using PowerPoint.
• Manage deliveries, stock levels of stationery, and maintain a tidy reception area.
• Respond to school emails and direct queries appropriately.
• Liaise with staff and external professionals to support family services and pupil needs.
• Assist with reading reports and other administrative tasks as required.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and telephone manner.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Friendly and professional approach to building relationships with staff and families.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding.
• High level of personal integrity and professionalism.

This is a temporary position so you will need to be immediately available.