School Administrator / Receptionist

Academics Ltd; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in London’s Ealing is seeking an organised School Administrator / Receptionist to join a welcoming school on a long‑term supply basis. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, managing reception and handling calls and emails.

The role requires reliable multitasking, strong communication and proficiency with Microsoft Office and school admin systems. You’ll support the school office, maintain records and help admissions and attendance processes

Qualifications

• Experience in school, education or office admin
• Highly organised and reliable
• Confident communicating with a wide range of people
• Professional and approachable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and school admin systems
• Able to multitask and prioritise
• Independent and team-working capability
• Experience handling confidential information

Responsibilities

• Managing reception and welcoming visitors to the school
• Answering and directing telephone calls and emails
• Providing general administrative support to the school office
• Maintaining accurate records and school databases
• Assisting with pupil admissions, attendance and general enquiries
• Communicating professionally with parents, staff and external visitors
• Preparing documents, letters and correspondence
• Supporting the wider administration team with day‑to‑day tasks
• Ensuring the reception area and front office are organised and welcoming

Skills

Highly organised

Confident communicator

Professional and approachable

Multitasking

Independent worker

Team player

Confidential information handling

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you an organised, approachable and confident administrator looking for a long‑term opportunity within a school environment?

Academics are currently recruiting for a School Administrator / Receptionist to join a welcoming school in Ealing on a long‑term supply basis.

The Role

You will play an important role in supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school office, while acting as a friendly and professional first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing reception and welcoming visitors to the school
• Answering and directing telephone calls and emails
• Providing general administrative support to the school office
• Maintaining accurate records and school databases
• Assisting with pupil admissions, attendance and general enquiries
• Communicating professionally with parents, staff and external visitors
• Preparing documents, letters and correspondence
• Supporting the wider administration team with day‑to‑day tasks
• Ensuring the reception area and front office are organised and welcoming

About You

You will ideally have previous experience within a school, education or office administration environment, although strong transferable administrative experience will also be considered.

You should be:

• Highly organised and reliable
• Confident communicating with a wide range of people
• Professional and approachable
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and school administration systems
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Confident working independently as well as part of a wider team
• Experienced in handling confidential information appropriately

The Opportunity

This is a long‑term supply opportunity in Ealing, offering the chance to become an integral part of the school's administrative team and build valuable experience within an education setting.

If you are an experienced school administrator / receptionist looking for your next opportunity in Ealing, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.