School Receptionist

Remedy Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Permanent position

Supportive environment

Remedy Team support

Job summary

Remedy Education is assisting a Brentwood school to appoint an experienced School Receptionist. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm role with an ASAP start, paying between £15-£17 per hour. You will join a busy school office and support daily administration, communications and pupil records.

The role requires prior school office experience, strong organisational skills and a DBS on Update Service (or willingness to obtain one). Training and ongoing support from the Remedy team are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school office is essential.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom (school MIS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• DBS on Update Service or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support in the school office.
• Maintain pupil records and school information.
• Use the MIS to update and retrieve information.
• Handle telephone calls, emails and enquiries.
• Support attendance, admissions and other pupil administration.
• Prepare letters, reports, documents and correspondence.
• Maintain filing and administrative systems.
• Assist with post, deliveries and general office coordination.
• Support teaching staff and Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure safeguarding and data protection procedures are followed.

Skills

School office experience

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

DBS update service

Education

Enhanced DBS

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

School Receptionist - Brentwood

Full-time 15 - 17 per hour Temp-to-Perm Start ASAP

Remedy are currently working with a welcoming and supportive school in Brentwood who are looking to appoint an experienced School Receptionist to join their busy office team.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity for an organised and reliable administrator looking to secure a long-term position within a school environment.

About the Role

As part of the school's administration team, you will provide vital support with the day-to-day running of the school office. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a range of general school administration duties.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and school information.
• Updating and retrieving information using the school's MIS.
• Handling telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Supporting attendance, admissions and other pupil administration.
• Preparing letters, reports, documents and correspondence.
• Maintaining organised filing and administrative systems.
• Processing paperwork and supporting the smooth flow of information around the school.
• Assisting with post, deliveries and general office coordination.
• Providing administrative support to teaching staff and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Dealing with confidential information appropriately and professionally.
• Ensuring all safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection procedures are followed.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within a school office - essential.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to communicate with parents, pupils, staff and external contacts.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload.
• A flexible, proactive and professional approach.
• An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality within a school setting.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• ASAP start available.
• Pay from 15 - 17 per hour.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position within the school.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing support from the Remedy team throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to develop your career within school administration.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and