Receptionist/ Administrator Blackburn Primary School

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Blackburn is hiring a Receptionist/Administrator for a temp-to-perm role starting September 2025. This position requires managing front-of-house functions and supporting administrative tasks during term time, Monday to Friday. Suitable candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations effectively. Competitive pay rates include holiday pay and potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Potential for permanent role

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar administrative role is desirable.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Greet and sign in visitors.
• Input attendance registers accurately.
• Manage records and payments using internal systems.
• Handle challenging situations calmly.
• Support general administrative duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Good organisational skills

Experience using school-based systems

Positive, proactive, and welcoming attitude

Tools

SIMS

ParentPay

Job description

Overview

Start date: September (Temp to perm). Role: Receptionist/ Administrator. Location: Blackburn.

A primary school in Blackburn is looking for a School Receptionist/Administrator. The cover is Monday to Friday, term time only, 8.45am – 3.45pm. This is a long-term opportunity to start in September 2025.

This role serves as the first point of contact for all visitors, providing a warm and professional welcome. You will be responsible for managing the front-of-house area and supporting administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Greet and sign in visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Input attendance registers accurately and efficiently.
• Use internal systems such as SIMS and ParentPay to manage records and payments.
• Communicate with parents and carers, including handling challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• Manage your time and workload independently, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Support general administrative duties as required.

Skills and Qualities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with sensitive situations professionally.
• Good organisational skills and time management.
• Experience using school-based systems is desirable.
• A positive, proactive, and welcoming attitude.

If you are interested in this role please send over your CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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