School Receptionist

Protocol Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency seeks a School Receptionist in Birmingham. You will greet visitors and manage records while supporting general administration. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and experience in a customer-facing role. Weekly pay and training provided. Join a positive school community today.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD and online training

Supportive consultants for placements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a receptionist or customer-facing role is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office and other related systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and handle calls and emails professionally.
• Manage attendance records and daily registers.
• Support with general admin tasks like filing and data entry.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS or other school systems

Job description

School Receptionist – Birmingham

Pay: £90 – £110 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: January 2026 or ASAP

Be the friendly first face that keeps the school running smoothly.

We’re looking for a School Receptionist to join a busy and welcoming school in Birmingham. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who’s organised, approachable, and loves being at the heart of a thriving school community.

The Role

As the first point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors, you’ll make everyone feel welcome and supported. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Greeting visitors and handling calls and emails with warmth and professionalism
• Managing attendance records and daily registers
• Supporting with general admin tasks such as filing, data entry, and correspondence
• Liaising with staff, parents, and external agencies
• Ensuring safeguarding and visitor policies are followed at all times

You’ll play a key role in keeping things running efficiently — no two days will be the same, and your positivity will make all the difference.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Previous experience in a receptionist, admin, or customer-facing role (school experience ideal but not essential)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and SIMS or other school systems (training can be provided)
• A calm, friendly, and professional manner
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask

If you enjoy helping people and keeping busy in a role where every day counts, this is a great fit.

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• Friendly, local consultants who genuinely care about your placement
• Free access to CPD and online training
• Roles in primary, secondary, and SEND schools across Birmingham
• A trusted education agency with a people-first approach

Ready to bring your warmth and organisation to a great school?
Apply today and let’s find the right fit for you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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