School Office Administrator & Receptionist (Temp)

Marchant Recruitment

Greater London

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 24,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a General Admin Assistant for a welcoming school in Southwark. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, temporary for one term with an ASAP start.

You will handle general administration and reception, dealing with staff, parents, pupils and visitors while managing day-to-day office tasks. Responsibilities include answering calls and emails, updating pupil records, filing, and helping with attendance and other admin duties.

Qualifications

  • Experience in school administration or reception.
  • Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Strong organisational and detail-oriented approach.
  • Professional communication, friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

  • Provide general administrative support to the school office.
  • Answer calls, respond to emails and deal with enquiries.
  • Welcome parents, visitors and external professionals.
  • Update pupil records and school databases.
  • Assist with filing, photocopying, scanning and correspondence.
  • Support attendance and other day-to-day school administration.
  • Help the wider office team with tasks as required.
  • Handle confidential information appropriately.

Skills

IT skills
Organisation
Communication skills
Confidentiality

Tools

Arbor
SIMS
Bromcom

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a General Admin Assistant for a welcoming school in Southwark. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, temporary for one term with an ASAP start.

You will handle general administration and reception, dealing with staff, parents, pupils and visitors while managing day-to-day office tasks. Responsibilities include answering calls and emails, updating pupil records, filing, and helping with attendance and other admin duties.

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