School Reception & Admin Specialist – Front Desk & Records

St Clare's; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension (16.6% employer)

Generous holiday entitlement

Westfield Health membership

CPD platform access

Job summary

St Clare's School is seeking a proactive receptionist/administrator to ensure a welcoming, professional experience for visitors, parents, and carers. You will manage sign-in, safeguarding, and vital administrative tasks across attendance and student records.

The role requires strong communication and organisation, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. School experience is desirable, and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in administration (school experience desirable).
• Proficiency with IT systems and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and carers.
• Manage reception duties including visitor sign-in and safeguarding protocols.
• Provide administrative support: handling correspondence, managing attendance registers and dinner registers, and maintaining student records.
• Liaise with parents and external agencies, supporting communication across the school community.
• Assist with admissions, breakfast club administration, and school events.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

IT proficiency

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Tools

IT systems

Job description

St Clare's School is seeking a proactive receptionist/administrator to ensure a welcoming, professional experience for visitors, parents, and carers. You will manage sign-in, safeguarding, and vital administrative tasks across attendance and student records.

The role requires strong communication and organisation, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. School experience is desirable, and confidentiality is essential.