School Administrator

Teaching Personnel; Stretford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

DBS checks available

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a School Administrator / Receptionist for a welcoming secondary school in South Manchester. The role supports front-of-house, reception duties and a busy office environment with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

You will be the first point of contact and assist with records, attendance and admissions, using MS Office tools. DBS update service is requested, and ongoing consultant support is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or receptionist role within a school setting is essential.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff and pupils.
• Managing incoming calls, emails and enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate pupil and staff records.
• Supporting attendance and admissions administration.
• Handling general administrative duties, including filing and data entry.
• Assisting with school events and office operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Administrator / Receptionist

Location: South Manchester

Contract: Full-Time, Monday - Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A welcoming and well-established secondary school in South Manchester is seeking an experienced School Administrator / Receptionist to join their office team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and professional individual who enjoys working in a busy school environment and is committed to providing exceptional administrative and reception support.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff and pupils
• Managing incoming calls, emails and enquiries
• Maintaining accurate pupil and staff records
• Supporting attendance and admissions administration
• Handling general administrative duties, including filing, data entry and correspondence
• Assisting with school events and office operations
• Providing efficient reception and front-of-house support

Requirements

• Previous experience working in an administrative or receptionist role within a school setting is essential
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Professional and friendly manner

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

If you have previous school-based administration or receptionist experience, and are looking for your next opportunity in South Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

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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