School Office Administrator: Front Desk & Attendance

Marchant Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an organised Administrator/Receptionist to join the administration team at a Sheffield secondary school. You will manage the reception, answer calls, update pupil records and support daily school office operations.

You will need strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience in administration; DBS check is required. Experience in a school is advantageous and confidentiality is important.

Qualifications

• Previous administration or reception experience is essential.
• Experience working in a school would be a strong advantage.
• Good IT skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing the reception desk and welcoming visitors.
• Answering telephone calls and directing enquiries appropriately.
• Updating pupil information and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting attendance administration and communications with families.
• Preparing correspondence, spreadsheets and general office documents.
• Assisting with admissions, transfers and pupil leaver records.
• Coordinating appointments and providing support for meetings.
• Following school policies on confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding.

Skills

Reception experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Calm professional approach

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an organised Administrator/Receptionist to join the administration team at a Sheffield secondary school. You will manage the reception, answer calls, update pupil records and support daily school office operations.

You will need strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience in administration; DBS check is required. Experience in a school is advantageous and confidentiality is important.