School Reception & Admin Coordinator

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is seeking a part-time Receptionist and Administrator to cover Thursday and Friday. You will manage a busy reception, handle queries from students, parents and staff, and coordinate DBS/safeguarding processes. IT literacy with Word/Excel is essential, and accuracy under pressure is required.

The role focuses on delivering an efficient front desk service, multi-tasking across post, email, and administration while maintaining high customer care standards.

Qualifications

• Pro-active approach with good planning and organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across audiences.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm with interruptions.
• Experience in reception or customer care is advantageous, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy switchboard and route calls appropriately.
• Operate external main gates and welcome visitors, parents and students.
• Coordinate contractors for DBS and safeguarding compliance.
• Process external and internal post and parcel deliveries.
• Manage school email daily and use Word, Excel and databases.
• Assist students, parents and carers with enquiries at reception.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Written skills

Attention to detail

Proactive planning

Education

Experience in reception/customer care

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is seeking a part-time Receptionist and Administrator to cover Thursday and Friday. You will manage a busy reception, handle queries from students, parents and staff, and coordinate DBS/safeguarding processes. IT literacy with Word/Excel is essential, and accuracy under pressure is required.

The role focuses on delivering an efficient front desk service, multi-tasking across post, email, and administration while maintaining high customer care standards.