School Receptionist

Remedy Education; Castle Point; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a friendly, organised School Receptionist to join a Canvey Island school. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and staff, manage the front desk and signing-in, answer calls and help with admin tasks.

The ideal candidate will have prior school reception or administration experience, hands-on MIS experience (Arbor, SIMS, Bromcom, CPOMS), and strong IT and data handling skills. You will work as part of a team while keeping information confidential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school reception or administration role.
• Hands-on experience with a school MIS system.
• Proficient in maintaining pupil records.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confidentiality and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Manage the school reception and visitor signing-in process.
• Answer calls and handle enquiries professionally.
• Update and maintain accurate pupil records.
• Use the MIS to manage pupil information and admin tasks.
• Support attendance, admissions and pupil administration.
• Produce reports and maintain records.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• Support wider school office with day-to-day admin.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

School reception experience

MIS system experience

Pupil data management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Bromcom

CPOMS

Job description

School Receptionist - Canvey Island

Location: Canvey Island, Essex

Position: School Receptionist / Administrator

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are currently working with a welcoming school in Canvey Island who are looking for an experienced and organised School Receptionist to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous school reception or administration experience, particularly someone confident using school MIS systems and able to manage a busy front‑of‑house environment.

The Role

• Acting as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Managing the school reception and visitor signing‑in process
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with enquiries professionally
• Updating and maintaining accurate pupil records
• Using the school's MIS system to manage pupil information and administrative tasks
• Supporting with attendance, admissions and pupil administration
• Producing reports and maintaining accurate records
• Communicating effectively with parents, staff and external professionals
• Supporting the wider school office with day‑to‑day administration
• Maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding procedures

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience working in a school reception or administration role
• Have hands‑on experience using a school MIS system
• Be confident working with pupil data and maintaining accurate records
• Be friendly, professional and approachable
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be able to work calmly in a busy school environment
• Have strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection
• Be reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team

Previous experience with a school MIS system is essential, with experience of systems such as Arbor, SIMS, Bromcom, CPOMS or similar highly desirable.

If you're an experienced school administrator or receptionist looking for your next opportunity in Canvey Island, we'd love to hear from you.