School Admin & Receptionist — Growth & Training Opportunities

The Cambian Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambian Red Rose School is seeking an experienced Administrator to join our dedicated team at the Preston campus. You will manage the reception, handle inquiries, and provide confidential administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations and safeguarding processes.

The role requires excellent organisation, a professional appearance, and the ability to prioritise a variety of tasks while maintaining strong relationships with staff, students, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a receptionist, front of office representative or similar role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Experience of using a range of office IT packages e.g.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• To maintain and foster good relations with staff, young people, members of the public and professionals from other agencies.
• To carry out a range of confidential administrative functions under the direction of the Head Teacher.
• To oversee good health & safety and security of the reception, offices and buildings.
• To provide all aspects of administration support as required.
• To manage visitors and handle calls within the site.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming reception service for students, staff and visitors.
• Handle calls and manage visitor sign-in and security checks.
• Maintain confidential administrative records and assist the Head Teacher.
• Coordinate health and safety and safeguarding duties at reception and offices.

Skills

Reception experience

Communication

Professionalism

Office IT skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Staff relations

Confidential admin

Job description

Cambian Red Rose School is seeking an experienced Administrator to join our dedicated team at the Preston campus. You will manage the reception, handle inquiries, and provide confidential administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations and safeguarding processes.

The role requires excellent organisation, a professional appearance, and the ability to prioritise a variety of tasks while maintaining strong relationships with staff, students, and external partners.