Primary School Admin & Receptionist — Long-Term, Full-Time

Envision Education; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay

Potential permanent position

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Envision Education is seeking an experienced School Administrator/Receptionist for a welcoming primary school in the United Kingdom. This is a long-term, full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:15am–4:30pm, in a busy school office.

You will handle reception duties, support attendance, filing, newsletters proofreading, and use Arbor or SIMS as needed. The ideal candidate is highly organised, professional, and discreet.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar administrator or receptionist role is essential.
• Excellent written English with strong proofreading skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and reception support within a busy primary school office.
• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to emails and general enquiries professionally.
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel confidently for day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Proofread newsletters, letters and other school communications.
• Maintain accurate pupil and school records.
• Manage documents, filing and general office administration.
• Assist with attendance and pupil information where required.
• Support senior leaders and teaching staff with administrative duties.
• Use school management systems such as Arbor or SIMS where required.
• Manage multiple tasks effectively while working within a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding and school procedures at all times.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Communication skills

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Job description

Envision Education is seeking an experienced School Administrator/Receptionist for a welcoming primary school in the United Kingdom. This is a long-term, full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:15am–4:30pm, in a busy school office.

You will handle reception duties, support attendance, filing, newsletters proofreading, and use Arbor or SIMS as needed. The ideal candidate is highly organised, professional, and discreet.