School Receptionist

Academics Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking a proactive Receptionist/Administrator for a secondary school in Cardiff. The role involves managing the front desk, handling calls, and supporting administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should have school office experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers a supportive environment and various benefits, including free parking and competitive weekly pay.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Free on-site parking

Competitive rate, paid weekly

Free CV consultation with a dedicated Education Consultant

£125 vouchers for successful referrals

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school office environment is essential.
• Experience in the use of SIMS is preferable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and managing front desk enquiries.
• Answering telephone calls and handling correspondence.
• Maintaining pupil records and supporting attendance tracking.
• Assisting with school communications and event coordination.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures and maintaining confidentiality.
• General administrative duties including filing, data entry.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail

Polite, patient and professional manner

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Academics are currently recruiting for a friendly, organised, and proactive Receptionist/Administrator on behalf of an excellent secondary school in Cardiff. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, and visitors, and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the school office.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and managing front desk enquiries
• Answering telephone calls and handling correspondence
• Maintaining pupil records and supporting attendance tracking
• Assisting with school communications and event coordination
• Supporting safeguarding procedures and maintaining confidentiality
• General administrative duties including filing, data entry, and use of SIMS

Key Skills/Experience

• Experience working in a school office environment is essential
• Experience in the use of SIMS is preferrable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Polite, patient and professional manner
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Benefits

• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Free on-site parking
• Competitive rate, paid weekly
• Free CV consultation with a dedicated Education Consultant
• £125 vouchers for successful referrals

Academics are the fastest growing provider of education staff in the UK, making a difference everyday through staffing, intervention and supply. If this sounds like a suitable role for you, then please apply and a specialist member of our team will be in touch immediately