School Reception & Administration Lead (Hybrid)

Hamilton School; Normanton on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

ME Day

Professional Development

Hybrid Working

Perkbox

Wellbeing and Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aid Support

Recognition and TeamMET

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Hamilton School in Reading seeks a proactive Receptionist & Administration Officer to run front-of-house and provide confidential admin support for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

You will manage admissions, attendance and welfare tasks, maintain records, and assist with communications and school events. The role requires NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and strong IT skills in MS Office and a school MIS. Hybrid working options may apply.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is expected.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and accurate admin systems.
• Clear communication across pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality reception and administrative support for smooth school operations.
• Be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, carers, staff and visitors.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and information systems.
• Support safeguarding, welfare, attendance and health-related processes.
• Coordinate admissions, educational visits, events and school communications.
• Ensure confidentiality and data protection across duties.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder liaison

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Tools

School MIS

Job description

Hamilton School in Reading seeks a proactive Receptionist & Administration Officer to run front-of-house and provide confidential admin support for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

You will manage admissions, attendance and welfare tasks, maintain records, and assist with communications and school events. The role requires NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and strong IT skills in MS Office and a school MIS. Hybrid working options may apply.