Front Desk Administrator – Primary School

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

Job summary

Manchester Primary School in Manchester is seeking an Administrator/Receptionist to join its busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and staff, helping ensure the school runs smoothly each day.

You will greet visitors, handle calls and emails, and maintain pupil records in the MIS. Experience with SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom is advantageous, and an enhanced DBS is required. A welcoming, organised approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous reception or administration experience in education is essential.
• Experience with SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom is advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and managing reception enquiries professionally.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails.
• Maintaining pupil records and updating the school's management information system.
• Supporting attendance administration and contacting parents when required.
• Managing incoming and outgoing post and general correspondence.
• Assisting with admissions, new starter paperwork and pupil transfers.
• Providing administrative support to the Headteacher and wider staff team.
• Maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Multi-tasking

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Manchester Primary School in Manchester is seeking an Administrator/Receptionist to join its busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and staff, helping ensure the school runs smoothly each day.

You will greet visitors, handle calls and emails, and maintain pupil records in the MIS. Experience with SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom is advantageous, and an enhanced DBS is required. A welcoming, organised approach is essential.