Front Desk Administrator for Manchester Primary School

Marchant Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a friendly, organised Administrator/Receptionist for a busy Manchester primary school office. You will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, helping ensure the school runs smoothly each day.

You will manage reception enquiries, answer calls and emails, keep pupil records up to date, support attendance, admissions and transfers, and provide admin support to leadership and staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or administration experience is essential.
• Experience in a school or education setting is preferred.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and managing reception enquiries professionally.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
• Maintaining pupil records and updating the MIS.
• Supporting attendance administration and contacting parents when required.
• Managing post and general correspondence.
• Assisting with admissions, new starter paperwork and pupil transfers.
• Providing administrative support to the Headteacher and staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Telephone manner

Multitasking

Education

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a friendly, organised Administrator/Receptionist for a busy Manchester primary school office. You will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, helping ensure the school runs smoothly each day.

You will manage reception enquiries, answer calls and emails, keep pupil records up to date, support attendance, admissions and transfers, and provide admin support to leadership and staff while maintaining confidentiality.