School Reception & Admin Lead — Welcoming Front Desk

Rimo Jobs; Penzance; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government/Teachers Pension Sche

Continued professional development

Job summary

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust alongside Newlyn Primary School is seeking a Receptionist Administrator to be the welcoming face of the school. You will manage visitors, calls, and emails while providing essential administrative support.

Responsibilities include handling student records in Arbor, producing communications, coordinating events, and supporting admissions. The role demands a calm, organised, and confidential approach within a collaborative school environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths (Level 2) required or equivalent.
• NVQ in Business Administration or Level 3 IT/typing certificates desirable.
• Proven experience in an office/reception/clerical role.
• Experience in a school or with the Arbor database is a major plus.
• Strong IT literacy and excellent typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, professional front-of-house reception for visitors, parents, and callers.
• Produce digital and printed correspondence; manage student records (Arbor) and school communications.
• Assist with admissions and transitions; ensure accurate record keeping and data protection compliance.
• Coordinate school events, room bookings, and diary management; ensure consistent branding across materials.
• Promote safeguarding awareness and maintain confidentiality with a calm, solutions-focused approach.

Skills

IT literacy

Typing skills

Communication skills

People skills

Organised

Education

GCSE English & Maths

NVQ in Business Administration

Level 3 IT/typing certificates

Tools

Arbor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Truro and Penwith Academy Trust alongside Newlyn Primary School is seeking a Receptionist Administrator to be the welcoming face of the school. You will manage visitors, calls, and emails while providing essential administrative support.

Responsibilities include handling student records in Arbor, producing communications, coordinating events, and supporting admissions. The role demands a calm, organised, and confidential approach within a collaborative school environment.