School Receptionist

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Support from Tradewind Recruitment

Placement in a secondary school in Bur

Education recruitment guidance

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced School Receptionist for a busy secondary school in Bury. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, staff and visitors, providing a friendly, efficient front-of-house service and supporting administration.

Previous experience in schools is essential, with hands-on use of MIS systems (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom). Immediate start available; competitive daily pay depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or reception within an education setting.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school’s main reception and greet visitors.
• Answer calls and direct enquiries professionally.
• Sign visitors in/out following safeguarding procedures.
• Support attendance and administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain accurate records using MIS and school systems.
• Liaise with parents, staff and external agencies.

Skills

School administration

Reception experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Job description

Secondary School Receptionist - Bury

Location: Bury
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: 110- 130 per day, depending on prior experience
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced School Receptionist to join a welcoming and professional secondary school in Bury, with an ASAP start.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator or receptionist who understands the demands of working within a busy secondary school environment and can provide a friendly, professional and efficient front-of-house service to pupils, staff, parents, visitors and external professionals.

The Role

As the school's Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for anyone entering or contacting the school. You will play an important role in ensuring the reception area operates smoothly while providing high-quality administrative support to the wider school team.

The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast‑paced educational setting, able to prioritise competing demands and maintain a calm and professional approach at all times.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the school's main reception and acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and staff.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and dealing with enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Signing visitors in and out of the school in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Supporting pupil attendance and absence administration where required.
• Maintaining accurate school records and completing general administrative duties.
• Using school management information systems to update and retrieve pupil and staff information.
• Liaising with parents, carers, staff and external agencies.
• Supporting the school's safeguarding and visitor procedures.
• Producing correspondence, records and other administrative documentation.
• Assisting teaching and support staff with general administrative requirements.
• Handling confidential information appropriately and maintaining a high level of discretion.
• Helping to ensure the reception environment remains organised, welcoming and professional.

Essential Experience

Please note: only applicants who have previous experience working within schools or the education sector will be considered for this position.

The successful candidate must have previous hands‑on experience using school Management Information Systems (MIS), specifically:

• SIMS
• Arbor
• Bromcom

You should have a strong understanding of the administrative processes involved in a school environment and be comfortable working with sensitive pupil information.

Experience within a secondary school setting would be particularly beneficial.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in school administration, reception or a similar education-based role.
• Confident using SIMS, Arbor and Bromcom.
• Professional, approachable and personable.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively under pressure in a busy school environment.
• Confident communicating with pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Reliable, punctual and able to use initiative.
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality within schools.
• Available to start ASAP.

Pay & Benefits

• 110- 130 per day, depending on previous experience.
• Immediate start available.
• Full support from Tradewind Recruitment throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to work within a secondary school in the Bury area.
• Access to Tradewind's education recruitment support and guidance.