School Admin Assistant - Front Desk & Records Pro

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Chatburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a professional Admin Assistant to join a busy secondary school in Accrington from January 2027. The role covers front-of-house duties, processing enquiries, maintaining records, and supporting attendance and admissions.

Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. You will provide high-quality administrative support to staff, students, parents and visitors, ensure confidentiality, and assist senior leaders as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, ideally in education.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and school management systems.
• Professional and approachable, able to manage multiple tasks while safeguarding information.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-of-house reception and welcome visitors.
• Answer telephone and email enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Maintain accurate student and staff records.
• Support attendance, admissions and general school administration.
• Produce letters, reports and other school documents.
• Handle confidential information in line with safeguarding policies and GDPR.
• Support senior leaders and other school departments as required.

Skills

Administration experience

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Professionalism

Multitasking

Safeguarding & confidentiality

Tools

MS Office

School management systems

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a professional Admin Assistant to join a busy secondary school in Accrington from January 2027. The role covers front-of-house duties, processing enquiries, maintaining records, and supporting attendance and admissions.

Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. You will provide high-quality administrative support to staff, students, parents and visitors, ensure confidentiality, and assist senior leaders as required.