School Receptionist

Choice Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.50 per hour

Full-time school-based opportunities

Long-term and permanent positions

Job summary

Choice Teachers is recruiting experienced School Administrators and School Receptionists for full-time, long-term and permanent roles across London. The positions involve busy school reception duties, MIS data entry with Bromcom or SIMS, and general administrative support.

Ideal candidates will have prior school administration experience, strong IT and MS Office skills, and a high standard of written and verbal communication. An Enhanced DBS on Update Service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or reception
• Experience using Bromcom or SIMS MIS
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Understanding confidentiality and safeguarding in schools
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Responsibilities

• Operate busy school reception and be first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Use Bromcom, SIMS or other MIS to maintain pupil and school records
• Manage telephone calls, emails and enquiries
• Record pupil attendance and update records
• Support admissions and general school administration
• Prepare letters, documents, spreadsheets and reports
• Coordinate appointments and school communications
• Provide admin support to teaching and leadership teams
• Follow safeguarding and visitor procedures
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the school office

Skills

School administration

MIS experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organisation

Education

Enhanced DBS clearance

Tools

Bromcom

SIMS

MS Office

Job description

School Administrator / Receptionist - Bromcom or SIMS Experience

Advert Location: London Bridge, Central London
Roles Available: Across London
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities
Pay: £14-£16 per hour
Typical Hours: 8:30/8:00am - 4:00/5:00pm
Start Date: ASAP

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting experienced School Administrators and School Receptionists for multiple vacancies across London.

Our London team are receiving regular requirements from Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the capital, and we are looking to expand our pool of experienced school administration staff available for full-time, long-term and permanent opportunities.

We are particularly interested in School Administrators and Receptionists with previous experience using Bromcom, SIMS or another school management information system (MIS).

Although this advert is listed in London Bridge, we have opportunities arising across North, South, East, West and Central London, so we would like to hear from experienced school administration staff throughout London.

About the Roles

Depending on the school and position, responsibilities may include:

• Working on a busy school reception and acting as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Using Bromcom, SIMS or other school MIS systems to maintain accurate pupil and school records
• Managing telephone calls, emails and general enquiries
• Recording pupil attendance, absences and late arrivals
• Updating student information and maintaining confidential records
• Supporting admissions and general school administration
• Preparing letters, documents, spreadsheets and reports
• Managing appointments, meetings and school communications
• Providing administrative support to teaching and senior leadership teams
• Following school safeguarding and visitor procedures
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have previous school administration or school reception experience
• Have experience using Bromcom, SIMS or another school MIS
• Be confident working in a busy school office environment
• Have strong IT and Microsoft Office skills
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be organised, professional and able to prioritise a busy workload
• Be confident communicating with pupils, parents, staff and external professionals
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding within a school
• Be available for typical school office hours of approximately 8:30am - 4:00/5:00pm
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one

Opportunities Across London

Our vacancies change regularly, with opportunities arising across London including:

Croydon, Battersea, Pimlico, Dulwich, Peckham, Acton, Stratford, Walthamstow, Ilford, Newbury Park, London Bridge and surrounding areas.

We also receive vacancies elsewhere across North, North West, South, South East, East, West and Central London, so we'd still like to hear from you if your preferred location isn't listed above.

Why Work with Choice Teachers?

• £14.50 per hour
• Full-time school-based opportunities
• Long-term and permanent positions available
• Vacancies across a wide range of London locations
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