Front Desk & School Office Administrator

Brantridge School; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Brantridge School is seeking a reliable Receptionist/Administrator to support the School Office Manager and ensure smooth daily operations. You will handle front desk duties, answer calls, manage letters and emails, and maintain filing and stationery stock with a proactive approach.

The role requires GCSEs in English and Maths, competence in Microsoft Office, and experience in a school office or admin environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths are required.
• Experience of working in a school office environment is preferred.
• Experience in administration and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Receive all visitors, callers and inquiries; greet courteously and efficiently.
• Answer and transfer telephone calls; take and pass on messages.
• Respond to emails and route messages; make outgoing calls as needed.
• Keep reception area tidy and ensure forms are updated and replenished.
• Monitor main entrance and reception area.
• Ensure visitors sign in and passes issued with child protection reference.
• Communicate with parents via email and telephone.
• Provide refreshments as appropriate to visitors.
• Support equal opportunities and inclusive practices.
• Produce letters, reports, flyers and notices as required.
• Monitor school email and forward inquiries as needed.
• Open and distribute incoming mail.
• Distribute outgoing letters, newsletters and leaflets.
• Photocopy and file school correspondence; perform general admin duties.

Skills

GCSEs English and Maths

School-office environment experience

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brantridge School is seeking a reliable Receptionist/Administrator to support the School Office Manager and ensure smooth daily operations. You will handle front desk duties, answer calls, manage letters and emails, and maintain filing and stationery stock with a proactive approach.

The role requires GCSEs in English and Maths, competence in Microsoft Office, and experience in a school office or admin environment.