Receptionist / Administrator - Secondary School - Tamworth

Supply Heroes; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive Ofsted-rated 'Good' Secondary School in Tamworth for an experienced Receptionist / Administrator to join the school office team as soon as possible.

This is a busy, professional school environment where you will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and staff, handling reception duties, calls, emails and day-to-day administration to keep the school running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have previous experience working within a UK school setting.
• Applications without UK school-based administration or reception experience will not be considered.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A professional and friendly telephone manner
• The ability to work effectively in a busy school environment
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience working within a UK secondary school
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or other school management systems
• Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service
• Experience managing attendance records and pupil data

Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception and welcoming visitors
• Answering and directing telephone calls and email enquiries
• Supporting day-to-day school administration
• Maintaining accurate student and staff records
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Assisting with attendance and pupil data administration
• Providing administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff
• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies and procedures
• Supporting with general office duties and school events as required

Skills

Reception skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Receptionist / Administrator

Location: Tamworth

Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Receptionist / Administrator Required - Secondary School

Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive Ofsted-rated 'Good' Secondary School in Tamworth for an experienced Receptionist / Administrator to join the school office team as soon as possible.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy and professional school environment, supporting both staff and students. The role is initially expected to last 4 to 6 weeks, however there is strong potential for the position to be extended and become long term for the right candidate.

The school is known for its positive culture, supportive leadership team and commitment to providing an excellent learning environment for both students and staff.

The Role

As the Receptionist / Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff and students, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school's reception and administration functions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the school reception and welcoming visitors
• Answering and directing telephone calls and email enquiries
• Supporting day-to-day school administration
• Maintaining accurate student and staff records
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Assisting with attendance and pupil data administration
• Providing administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff
• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies and procedures
• Supporting with general office duties and school events as required

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have previous experience working within a UK school setting.

Applications without UK school-based administration or reception experience will not be considered.

The successful candidate will also have:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A professional and friendly telephone manner
• The ability to work effectively in a busy school environment
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working within a UK secondary school
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or other school management systems
• Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service
• Experience managing attendance records and pupil data

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• An Ofsted-rated 'Good' secondary school
• Friendly and dedicated staff team
• Strong leadership and ongoing support
• Opportunity for the role to become long term
• Immediate start available
• Valuable experience within a thriving school setting

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs