Primary School Administrator & Front Desk Lead

Monarch Education; Swindon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Online portal for timesheets

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Opportunity to work in local schools

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking an experienced School Administrator to support the day-to-day running of the primary school office in Swindon. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, and will manage front‑of‑house and reception duties.

The role requires SIMS knowledge, good IT and data management skills, and proficiency with Excel, Word and Forms. Prior school office experience and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment are essential; DBS

Qualifications

• Previous school office experience
• SIMS knowledge essential
• MS Excel, Word and Forms knowledge essential
• Ability to provide satisfactory references and complete pre-employment checks
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Managing front-of-house and reception duties
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally
• Supporting attendance, admissions and pupil record administration
• Maintaining and updating school databases
• Assisting with general administrative tasks and correspondence
• Supporting staff, pupils and visitors throughout the school day
• Delivering messages, resources and items across the school site when required

Skills

SIMS knowledge

Excel

Word

Forms

Professional telephone manner

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SIMS

Tucasi

Job description

Monarch Education is seeking an experienced School Administrator to support the day-to-day running of the primary school office in Swindon. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, and will manage front‑of‑house and reception duties.

The role requires SIMS knowledge, good IT and data management skills, and proficiency with Excel, Word and Forms. Prior school office experience and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment are essential; DBS