Gateshead School Receptionist & Admin Pro

Protocol Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to CPD Academy

Dedicated Protocol Education consults

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a friendly Receptionist & Administrator for a primary school in Gateshead. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, ensuring the school office runs smoothly and professionally.

You’ll join an organised office team, supporting day-to-day administration and maintaining accurate records. This is a long-term opportunity with potential for permanence, ideal for experienced administrators or customer service professionals.

Qualifications

• Organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicating with parents, staff, pupils and visitors.
• Friendly, approachable and professional.
• Comfortable working in a busy school office environment.
• Proactive and able to use their own initiative.
• Experienced in administration, reception or customer-facing roles.
• Looking for a long-term opportunity within education.
• Previous school office experience would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school’s busy reception area and welcoming visitors
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
• Greeting parents, pupils, visitors and external professionals
• Responding to enquiries in a friendly and professional manner
• Providing general administrative support to the school office
• Maintaining accurate records and completing routine paperwork
• Supporting the wider school team with day-to-day administration
• Helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school office

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Communication

Reception experience

Customer service

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a friendly Receptionist & Administrator for a primary school in Gateshead. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, ensuring the school office runs smoothly and professionally.

You’ll join an organised office team, supporting day-to-day administration and maintaining accurate records. This is a long-term opportunity with potential for permanence, ideal for experienced administrators or customer service professionals.