School Reception & Admin Lead (Term-Time)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD

Regional networks

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Awards & Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Malcolm Arnold Academy is recruiting a permanent administrator to run its reception and general office work. The role involves greeting visitors, handling calls and post, supporting confidential admin, and helping to organise school events. It is a term-time post of 36 hours a week over 39 weeks, with safeguarding procedures built into visitor sign-in.

The successful candidate must pass Enhanced DBS and social media checks and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• GCSE-level or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, relating well to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised and efficient, working to tight deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Greet parents, visitors, contractors and delivery staff.
• Answer and transfer telephone calls and pass on messages.
• Run visitor sign-in in line with safeguarding protocols.
• Provide confidential admin support and handle sensitive matters discreetly.
• Coordinate events including Open Evenings, Parents' Evenings and Music Concerts.
• Carry out general admin such as photocopying, scanning and filing.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post.
• Work with the Administration Team to maintain operational cover.
• Protect Trust data through accurate input and audits.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Malcolm Arnold Academy is recruiting a permanent administrator to run its reception and general office work. The role involves greeting visitors, handling calls and post, supporting confidential admin, and helping to organise school events. It is a term-time post of 36 hours a week over 39 weeks, with safeguarding procedures built into visitor sign-in.

The successful candidate must pass Enhanced DBS and social media checks and visa sponsorship is not available.