Primary School Admin & Reception Coordinator (MIS)

Barnsole Primary School; Hale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Trust-wide training

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Job summary

BARNSOLE PRIMARY SCHOOL is recruiting an Administration Assistant to join our team. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week) is term-time only (38 weeks) with a start date of 1 December 2026. Salary ranges from £22,047.56 to £25,024.19; actual salary within this band.

Based in Hale, Kent, the role supports pupils, families and colleagues while keeping the school office running smoothly. You will welcome visitors, manage enquiries, assist with pupil administration and events, maintain MIS

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Enjoys providing great customer service and helping others.
• Confident and professional communication with children, families, colleagues and visitors.
• Ability to prioritise in a busy office environment.
• Strong IT skills and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and support reception and visitor procedures.
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries as a professional first point of contact.
• Support pupil administration, attendance and admission processes.
• Maintain accurate records using the MIS.
• Provide administrative support for school events, trips, clubs and activities.
• Assist with correspondence, record keeping and general office administration.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the smooth running of the school.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Customer service

IT skills

Teamwork

Job description

BARNSOLE PRIMARY SCHOOL is recruiting an Administration Assistant to join our team. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week) is term-time only (38 weeks) with a start date of 1 December 2026. Salary ranges from £22,047.56 to £25,024.19; actual salary within this band.

Based in Hale, Kent, the role supports pupils, families and colleagues while keeping the school office running smoothly. You will welcome visitors, manage enquiries, assist with pupil administration and events, maintain MIS