School Front Desk & Admin Assistant (Term Time)

Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust; Staplefield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme - LGPS/TPS

Cycle Scheme

Employee Wellbeing

Staff Discounts

Job summary

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (Brantridge School) is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to support the School Office Manager. The role handles visitor coordination, calls, and day-to-day admin in a busy school office during term time.

The successful candidate will be part of a friendly team, ensure smooth procedures, and help maintain child-protection compliant reception operations. Starts January 2027.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience of working in a school office environment.
• Experience of administration and Microsoft Office.
• Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive all visitors and enquiries, handling them courteously and efficiently.
• Answer calls, transfer to staff and take messages as required.
• Monitor reception area, maintain tidy space and update literature.
• Distribute mail, prepare letters and reports as needed.

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (Brantridge School) is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to support the School Office Manager. The role handles visitor coordination, calls, and day-to-day admin in a busy school office during term time.

The successful candidate will be part of a friendly team, ensure smooth procedures, and help maintain child-protection compliant reception operations. Starts January 2027.