Receptionist / Admin

Simply Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEND school in Northwich is seeking a proactive Receptionist/Administrator to manage the front desk and provide essential administrative support. The ideal candidate will be friendly, well-organized, and skilled in using office software. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, maintaining pupil records, and assisting with various office tasks. Experience in educational settings is advantageous, but training will be provided for the right candidate. This is a full-time role, term-time only, scheduled to start in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience as an administrator or receptionist is preferred.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a school office or SEND environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school reception area and administrative tasks.
• Greet visitors, families, pupils, and staff following safeguarding procedures.
• Support attendance processes and maintain pupil records.
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Keep reception and office areas organized and welcoming.
• Assist with school events and general office duties.
• Handle confidential information professionally.

Skills

Friendly and approachable

Highly organized

Excellent attention to detail

Skilled in IT systems and office software

Calm and resilient

Strong team player

Job description

Receptionist / Administrator

Location: Northwich, Cheshire
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: January 2026
Working Hours: 7:45am - 3:45pm

Temporary to permanet

This SEND School is a successful specialist SEND school for boys aged 8-18 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). They are seeking a professional, welcoming and highly organised Receptionist/Administrator to become an important part of our administrative team and the first point of contact for our school community.

About the Role

You will manage the smooth running of the school reception area, support the day-to-day administrative needs of the school, and uphold our high expectations for safeguarding and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Warmly greeting visitors, families, pupils and staff, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed
• Managing incoming calls, emails, post and enquiries
• Supporting attendance processes and maintaining accurate pupil records
• Providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and wider staff
• Keeping the reception and office areas organised and welcoming
• Assisting with school events, meetings and general office duties
• Handling confidential information with care and professionalism

About You

• Friendly, approachable and confident in dealing with a wide range of people
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Have a experience as an administrator or receptionist.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Skilled in using IT systems and office software
• Calm, resilient and a strong team player
• Committed to supporting the ethos of a specialist SEND school

Experience in a school office or SEND environment is desirable but not essential training will be provided.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position then please click apply by sending your CV alternatively if you would like to discuss the role in a little more details then please contact Helen Davies Head of SEND in our Nantwich office.