School Administrator: Front Desk & Admin Lead

Caretech; Wem; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training opportunities (in-person/long

Wellbeing support

Mentoring from senior staff

Supportive management

Job summary

Caretech is recruiting an enthusiastic School Administrator to join our team at The Mews School / Darwin School in Shropshire. You will support reception, handle front-office tasks and provide confidential admin assistance under the Head Teacher.

Ideal candidates will have proven receptionist experience, strong communication, and solid IT skills. You will contribute to safeguarding, coordinate visitors, and help maintain a safe, well-organised school environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a receptionist, front of office representative or similar role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Experience using a range of office IT packages e.g. Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and foster good relations with staff, young people, members of the public and professionals from other agencies.
• Carry out confidential administrative functions under the direction of the Head Teacher.
• Oversee good health & safety and security of the reception, offices and buildings.
• Provide all aspects of administration support as required.
• Manage visitors and handle calls within the site.

Skills

Reception experience

Administrative support

Communication skills

IT literacy

Organisation

Customer service

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Caretech is recruiting an enthusiastic School Administrator to join our team at The Mews School / Darwin School in Shropshire. You will support reception, handle front-office tasks and provide confidential admin assistance under the Head Teacher.

Ideal candidates will have proven receptionist experience, strong communication, and solid IT skills. You will contribute to safeguarding, coordinate visitors, and help maintain a safe, well-organised school environment.