School Administrator/Receptionist

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD courses

Flexible short- and long-term opportun

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in London/Redbridge area is seeking a School Administrator / Receptionist to manage the busy school office, greet visitors and handle calls. You will support attendance, student records and data entry, while liaising with staff, parents and external agencies. A professional, friendly approach and strong IT skills are essential for this role.

This is a full-time temporary/supply post with potential for longer-term opportunities, based at the Redbridge site.

Qualifications

• Previous administration or reception experience is essential.
• Experience in a school setting is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception area and welcoming visitors, parents and students.
• Answering and directing telephone calls and responding to general enquiries.
• Supporting with attendance, student records and general school administration.
• Managing emails, correspondence, filing and data entry.
• Liaising with teaching staff, senior leaders, parents and external agencies.
• Supporting with safeguarding procedures, visitor checks and signing-in processes.
• Providing general administrative support across the school office.
• Using school systems and databases accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Tradewind are recruiting!

School Administrator / Receptionist - Redbridge

Immediate Start | Full-Time | Secondary School

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced School Administrator / Receptionist to join a welcoming secondary school in Redbridge for an immediate start.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, professional and approachable administrator who has previous experience working within a school or similar education setting and is confident managing a busy reception and administrative workload.

The Role

• Managing the school reception area and welcoming visitors, parents and students
• Answering and directing telephone calls and responding to general enquiries
• Supporting with attendance, student records and general school administration
• Managing emails, correspondence, filing and data entry
• Liaising with teaching staff, senior leaders, parents and external agencies
• Supporting with safeguarding procedures, visitor checks and signing-in processes
• Providing general administrative support across the school office
• Using school systems and databases accurately and efficiently

The Successful Candidate

• Previous administration or reception experience - school experience is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong IT and organisational skills
• The ability to work confidently in a busy school environment
• A professional and friendly manner
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively as part of a team
• Experience using school systems such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar would be advantageous.

Location

The school is based in Redbridge and is easily accessible by public transport from surrounding East London and Essex areas.

Contract Details

• Position: School Administrator / Receptionist
• Location: Redbridge
• Start Date: Immediate
• Contract: Full-Time, Temporary / Supply with potential for longer-term opportunities
• Experience: Previous relevant administrative/reception experience essential

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to a wide range of schools across London
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities
• Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities
• Support throughout the registration and placement process