School Front Desk Lead — Education Admin (FT 8am-4pm)

Confidential; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support from Education

DBS support if required

Recruitment process assistance

School benefits

Refer a Friend £300

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a dedicated school receptionist to provide reception and administrative support within a Newmarket-based school in Cambridgeshire. The role runs 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and is a full-time position.

The successful candidate will manage the switchboard, handle parental inquiries, produce letters and reports, and work within a team to maintain high safeguarding standards and efficient office operation.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school reception role.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SIMS.
• Organised, flexible and cooperative approach to work.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS on update service.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours by mutual agreement.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and switchboard services and general admin support for the school.
• Work as part of a team of administrative staff in the main office.
• Operate the school switchboard and handle enquiries from parents and the public.
• Produce letters, booklets, spreadsheets and reports.
• Undertake other duties as required by the school leadership.
• Ensure correspondence to/from the school is processed promptly.
• Assist the Office/Cover manager with daily cover and agency staff info.
• Promote safeguarding standards and maintain reception order and appearance.
• Keep visitors informed of delays and developments.
• Take on additional duties as requested by the Headteacher.

Skills

School reception experience

MS Office

SIMS

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Office

SIMS

Job description

Confidential is seeking a dedicated school receptionist to provide reception and administrative support within a Newmarket-based school in Cambridgeshire. The role runs 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and is a full-time position.

The successful candidate will manage the switchboard, handle parental inquiries, produce letters and reports, and work within a team to maintain high safeguarding standards and efficient office operation.