Office Admin- Blackrod

Teaching Personnel; Blackrod; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced School Receptionist for a busy two-form entry primary school in Blackrod. The role starts in October and runs on a long-term basis, with hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm.

You will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and staff, delivering a professional, efficient reception and admin service to support daily school operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office is essential.
• Proficient with Arbor, SIMS and ParentPay.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage a busy workload.
• Calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and managing the school's reception.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails professionally.
• Supporting parents with enquiries and providing excellent customer service.
• Assisting teaching and support staff with admin tasks.
• Organising school trips and parent communications.
• Maintaining pupil records and school databases.
• Using Arbor, SIMS and ParentPay to support day-to-day administration.
• Completing general office duties to ensure efficient running of the school.

Skills

School office experience

Excellent communication

Organisation

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

ParentPay

Job description

School Receptionist – Long-Term Opportunity
Location: Blackrod
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Start Date: October
Contract: Long-term

We are seeking an experienced, friendly, and highly organised School Receptionist to join a busy, welcoming two-form entry primary school in Blackrod from October.

As the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils, and staff, you will be the face and voice of the school. This is a busy front‑of‑house role within a large primary school, so we are looking for someone who is professional, approachable, and able to provide an exceptional reception and administrative service while supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school office.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working within a school office (essential).
• Be confident using Arbor, SIMS, and ParentPay.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy workload.
• Remain calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment.
• Be committed to providing outstanding customer service to pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and managing the school's reception.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails professionally.
• Supporting parents with enquiries and providing excellent customer service.
• Assisting teaching and support staff with a range of administrative tasks.
• Organising school trips, including paperwork and parent communications.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and school databases.
• Using Arbor, SIMS, and ParentPay to support the day‑to‑day administration of the school.
• Completing general office duties to ensure the efficient running of the school.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and being at the heart of a thriving school community. If you are friendly, professional, organised, and passionate about delivering excellent administrative support, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, you must have previous school office experience and be confident using Arbor, SIMS, and ParentPay.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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