School Administrator

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Pocklington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD resources via National College

Flexible local roles

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Administrator / Receptionist to join a busy secondary school in Pocklington. Immediate start and the role supports staff and students in day-to-day office operations.

You will welcome visitors, manage calls and emails, handle a range of administrative tasks and assist with attendance records, safeguarding and confidentiality. This temporary post runs until Christmas 2026 with a daily rate of £110–£115.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.
• Experience in administrative or reception roles.
• Able to work in a busy school environment with safeguarding awareness.
• Reliable, organised and friendly with good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Front-of-house reception for students, staff, and visitors.
• Answer calls and manage email inquiries.
• Handle general administrative tasks and data entry.
• Support attendance records and routine enquiries.
• Maintain confidential records and safeguarding procedures.
• Liaise with staff regarding messages and appointments.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Reception experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Job role: School Administrator Salary: £110 to £115 per day Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Duration: ASAP start until Christmas 2026

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a reliable, organised and friendly School Administrator / Receptionist to join a welcoming secondary school in Pocklington. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or receptionist who enjoys working in a busy school environment and supporting both staff and students.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office, providing a professional and welcoming first point of contact for students, parents, visitors and staff.This position is available for an immediate start and will run until Christmas 2026, offering a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience within a secondary school setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Front-of-house reception: Welcome visitors, parents, students and staff, ensuring all visitors follow the school's safeguarding and sign-in procedures.
• Telephone and email management: Answer incoming calls, respond to enquiries professionally and direct queries to the appropriate members of staff.
• General administration: Complete a range of administrative tasks, including filing, photocopying, scanning, data entry and maintaining accurate records.
• Student support: Assist with student sign-ins and sign-outs, record attendance information and respond to routine student-related enquiries.
• School office support: Provide administrative assistance to teachers, senior leadership and other members of the school team.
• Communication: Liaise with parents and carers regarding routine enquiries, messages and appointments.
• Record keeping: Update school databases and maintain confidential student and staff information accurately.
• Safeguarding and confidentiality: Follow school policies and procedures, maintaining a safe environment for students and handling sensitive information appropriately.

• Previous experience in an administrative, receptionist or customer service role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using IT systems, Microsoft Office and email.
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment and manage competing priorities.
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality within a school setting.
• Previous experience working in a school or educational environment would be advantageous.

Essential Requirement - DBS

Applicants must hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. This is essential for the role due to the nature of the position and the requirement to work within a secondary school environment. Candidates must also be able to meet the school's safeguarding and pre-employment compliance requirements.

The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment;

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer