School Administrators & Receptionists

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Batley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Education is seeking an experienced School Receptionist/Administrator for roles across Batley, Huddersfield and surrounding areas. You will support busy school offices, welcome pupils, parents and visitors, and maintain important records with discretion.

The role requires prior UK school office experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a friendly, professional demeanour. Full-time opportunities available immediately in education settings.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UK primary or secondary school office.
• Experience in a receptionist or administration role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures in schools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the main school reception and greet visitors.
• Handle incoming calls, emails and parent enquiries.
• Maintain pupil records and attendance data.
• Support admissions and leavers procedures.
• Monitor safeguarding and visitor sign-in processes.
• Produce letters, reports and school communications.
• Schedule meetings and manage diaries.
• Assist with examinations administration and data entry.
• Support school leadership teams with general administration.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Skills

School admin

Receptionist experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Safeguarding knowledge

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

CPOMS

Class Charts

ParentPay

Microsoft Office 365

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Batley, Huddersfield & Surrounding Areas

September Starts

Full-Time

Are you an experienced School Receptionist or School Administrator looking for your next opportunity in education?

Following an incredibly busy year placing reception and administration professionals into both primary and secondary schools across Batley, Huddersfield and the surrounding areas, we're expecting demand to be just as high throughout the upcoming academic year.

At Hays Education, we're looking for experienced school-based administrative professionals who can confidently hit the ground running from day one, supporting busy school offices and providing an outstanding first impression for pupils, parents, staff and visitors. Whether you're looking for your next long-term role or hoping to secure a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role Assignments

• Managing the main school reception and welcoming visitors
• Handling incoming calls, emails and parent enquiries
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and attendance data
• Supporting admissions and leavers procedures
• Monitoring safeguarding and visitor sign-in processes
• Producing letters, reports and school communications
• Scheduling meetings and managing diaries
• Assisting with examinations administration and data entry
• Supporting school leadership teams with general administration
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in a UK primary or secondary school office
• Experience in a receptionist, administrator, attendance, exams or general school support role
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to multitask in a busy environment
• A friendly, professional and approachable manner
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures within schools

School Systems Experience

• SIMS
• Arbor
• Bromcom
• CPOMS
• Class Charts
• ParentPay
• Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive weekly pay
• Full-time opportunities available immediately
• Long-term bookings with the potential to become permanent
• Access to a wide range of schools across Kirklees and surrounding areas
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant
• Opportunity to build experience across a variety of school settings

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