School Administrator/Receptionist

Service Care Solutions; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support service is seeking an experienced Administrator/Receptionist in Blackpool to manage communications, maintain pupil records, and support the school environment. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, experience with SIMS or Arbor, and a friendly, professional demeanor. This full-time contract position promises a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration or a school office environment.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and multitask.
• A friendly, professional, and approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and external agencies.
• Manage telephone calls, emails, and enquiries efficiently.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and support data entry.
• Assist with attendance monitoring and liaising with parents.
• Provide general administrative support to senior leaders.

Skills

Administration experience

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Overview

School | Blackburn | Administrator/Receptionist

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and external agencies, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment.
• Manage telephone calls, emails, and enquiries efficiently and courteously.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and support with data entry into the school’s management systems.
• Assist with attendance monitoring, including liaising with parents and staff.
• Provide general administrative support to senior leaders, teaching staff, and other departments.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and school communications.
• Ensure safeguarding and visitor procedures are followed at all times.
• Support the coordination of school events, meetings, and appointments.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in administration or a school office environment
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school management systems (SIMS/Arbor experience).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, multitask, and prioritise workloads.
• A friendly, professional, and approachable manner with a strong commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding

Job Information

• Job Title: Administrator/Receptionist
• Company: Service Care Solutions
• Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
• Posted: Sep 29th 2025
• Closes: Oct 30th 2025
• Sector: Education
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time