Part-Time School Office Receptionist & Administrator

Tywardreath School; Par; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 8,600; Part time

Job summary

Tywardreath School in Par, Cornwall, is seeking a friendly and organised school office receptionist and administrator to join our welcoming team. This role provides high-quality administrative support and is the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

It is 9 hours per week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8.30am to 1pm. You will handle reception, maintain records, support communications, and assist with events, using Office 365 and Arbor where available.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or office environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office 365 and IT systems.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and equality.
• Experience in a school environment and Arbor knowledge is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work with pupils, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and answering enquiries by phone and email.
• Providing confidential administrative support to the school.
• Maintaining pupil and school records (Arbor and other systems).
• Supporting finance administration and school purchases.
• Assisting with communications, website updates and social media content.
• Supporting the organisation of school events, meetings and trips.
• Managing parental enquiries and providing excellent customer service.
• Ensuring safeguarding and visitor procedures are followed.

Skills

Admin experience

Customer service

Organised

Prioritisation

MS Office 365

Confidentiality

Team player

Safeguarding & inclusion

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Tywardreath School in Par, Cornwall, is seeking a friendly and organised school office receptionist and administrator to join our welcoming team. This role provides high-quality administrative support and is the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

It is 9 hours per week, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8.30am to 1pm. You will handle reception, maintain records, support communications, and assist with events, using Office 365 and Arbor where available.