School Front Office & Admin Assistant (Reception)

Randstad Education; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive daily rates

Onsite car parking

Transport links

Dedicated consultant

Excellent working environment

Referral shopping vouchers (£300)

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a Reception Administrator for a school in Cambridge City. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a welcoming, professional front desk presence and close collaboration with staff, parents, students, and external partners.

You will handle enquiries, manage visitor sign-ins, and maintain the reception area while upholding GDPR and school policies. DBS checks, references, and reliability are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to obtain one.
• 2 recent professional references.
• Be committed, enthusiastic, flexible, punctual and reliable.
• Previous experience with school database software (SIMS) is desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set and meet targets and schedules.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Represent the school in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer general telephone and face-to-face enquiries; sign in visitors.
• Liaise with staff, parents, students and external agencies.
• Look after the reception area and ensure procedures are followed.
• Maintain order and appearance of Reception.
• Ensure confidentiality of information in line with GDPR and school policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Punctual & reliable

SIMS experience

Confidentiality aware (GDPR)

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Enhanced DBS on update service

Tools

SIMS Database

Job description

Randstad Education is seeking a Reception Administrator for a school in Cambridge City. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a welcoming, professional front desk presence and close collaboration with staff, parents, students, and external partners.

You will handle enquiries, manage visitor sign-ins, and maintain the reception area while upholding GDPR and school policies. DBS checks, references, and reliability are essential to succeed.