Part Time Receptionist/Administrator

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy in Sunderland is seeking a part-time Receptionist/Administrator to provide a warm, professional welcome in the busy school office.

You will handle day-to-day administration, pupil registration, phone inquiries, parent communications, coordinate after-school clubs, and maintain accurate records, while keeping confidentiality.

The role offers 20 hours per week, 8:30am to 12:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a supportive team and opportunities to contribute to school life.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration is preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.
• Capacity to multitask and stay organized.
• Respect for student and staff confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration in a busy school office.
• Carry out pupil registrations and maintain accurate records.
• Answer telephone enquiries and manage caller communications.
• Communicate with parents and carers as required.
• Coordinate after-school clubs and activities.

Skills

Administration experience

Excellent communication

Team player

Multitasking

Discretion and confidentiality

Job description

We are looking to recruit a part-time Receptionist/Administrator with a customer focused approach to provide a warm and professional welcome in our busy school office.

We need someone who can cope with the many varied tasks involved in a busy school office, including day-to-day administration, pupil registration, dealing with telephone enquiries, communicating with parents, coordinating after-school clubs and maintaining accurate records, whilst remaining cool, calm and collected.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be confident, resilient and have previous administration experience, preferably within a school environment
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Be a team player who can work collaboratively as well as use own initiative
• Have a professional outlook and be able to multitask effectively
• Be understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion.

This role is part-time working 20 hours per week, 8.30am-12.30pm Monday-Friday.