School Office Admin & Front Desk Assistant (Reading)

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy school in Reading is seeking a General Admin Assistant to join their school office on a temporary, full-time basis.

The role combines front-of-house reception with day-to-day administration. You will welcome visitors, handle calls and emails, keep records accurate and support general office tasks with confidentiality and professionalism.

Good Microsoft Office skills and clear communication are essential for success in this busy education setting.

Qualifications

• Organised with keen attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with a range of people.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard admin systems.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors, parents, pupils and staff to the school.
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with general enquiries.
• Managing emails and directing queries appropriately.
• Completing general administrative and data-entry tasks.
• Maintaining accurate school records and filing systems.
• Assisting with letters, documents and correspondence.
• Supporting the wider school office with day-to-day tasks.
• Handling information sensitively and maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Organised

Confident communicator

Data entry

Professional demeanor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A busy school in Reading is seeking a General Admin Assistant to join their school office on a temporary, full-time basis.

The role combines front-of-house reception with day-to-day administration. You will welcome visitors, handle calls and emails, keep records accurate and support general office tasks with confidentiality and professionalism.

Good Microsoft Office skills and clear communication are essential for success in this busy education setting.