School Administrator/Receptionist

Teem Recruitment LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded school in Erdington is looking for a organised, friendly and confident School Administrator/Receptionist to join its busy school office on a full-time temporary basis. The successful candidate will provide general administrative and reception support, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

This role requires experience in a school office, excellent communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working as a School Administrator or within a school office environment.
• Experience using SIMS is essential and highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and reception support in the school office.
• Undertake reception duties and answer incoming calls.
• Welcome parents, students, staff and visitors and respond to enquiries.
• Use SIMS to access and update school information and records.
• Maintain accurate records and support routine office administration.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication/telephone skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a busy environment

Education

Enhanced DBS

Tools

SIMS

Job description

A well-regarded school in Erdington is looking for an organised, friendly and confident School Administrator/Receptionist to join its busy school office on a full-time temporary basis.

The successful candidate will provide general administrative and reception support, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

This is a varied, front-facing role requiring someone with previous experience working in a school office environment, excellent communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a busy setting.

The school uses SIMS, so previous experience using this system is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support within the school office.


• Undertaking reception duties, including answering incoming telephone calls.


• Welcoming and assisting parents, students, staff and visitors.


• Responding to telephone and face-to-face enquiries in a professional and friendly manner.


• Using SIMS to access and update school information and records.


• Maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information appropriately.


• Assisting with general school office administration.


• Photocopying, scanning, filing and other routine administrative duties.


• Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office.

Essential Requirements

• Recent experience working as a School Administrator or within a school office environment.


• Previous experience using SIMS


• A current Enhanced DBS.


• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Confident communication and telephone skills.


• A friendly, professional and approachable manner.


• The ability to work independently and as part of a busy school office team.


• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive school information.