School Receptionist

Smile Education Recruitment; Redditch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting an experienced School Administrator for a welcoming primary school in Redditch, with an immediate start. The role covers attendance, pupil records and general admin to support a busy school office.

Experience using SIMS/CMIS/ARBOR/BROMCOM is essential. You will coordinate staff cover with education agencies, sign visitors, and maintain accurate data to support safeguarding and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment and handling safeguarding procedures.
• Experience using SIMS/CMIS/ARBOR or BROMCOM is essential.
• Excellent IT and data management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day attendance monitoring and updating pupil records.
• Sign in/out visitors and support safeguarding procedures.
• Provide admin support and respond to general enquiries.
• Manage booking cover and liaise with education agencies for staffing.
• Present attendance data to senior leaders and maintain school CRM.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Communication

Customer service

Tools

SIMS

CMIS

ARBOR

BROMCOM

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for an experienced School Administrator to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Redditch, with an immediate start available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a busy school environment and making a real difference to the smooth running of a school office.

The successful applicant will be responsible for a range of general administrative duties, including signing visitors in and out in line with safeguarding procedures, updating the school CRM system, managing attendance records, responding to general enquiries and supporting the wider school office team.

The role will also involve booking cover, working closely with an education agency to arrange appropriate staffing when required. This will involve communicating with the agency professionally and efficiently, helping to ensure the school remains fully staffed and operational.

Applicants must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and have previous experience working within a school environment. Experience using SIMS, CMIS, ARBOR or BROMCOM is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, dedicated and friendly school office team. The expected salary range for the role is 16 - 18 per hour, depending on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day attendance monitoring
• Updating and maintaining accurate student records
• Using SIMS/CMIS/BROMCOM/ARBOR systems effectively
• Maintaining accurate pupil attendance records
• Providing administrative support across the school
• Presenting attendance and pupil data to senior leaders
• Supporting safeguarding and visitor procedures
• Managing and arranging booking cover when required
• Liaising with education agencies regarding staff cover
• Responding professionally to staff, parents, agencies and external visitors
• Liaising effectively with external agencies and other professionals
• Working in a highly organised, efficient and proactive manner
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous school administration or attendance experience
• Be highly motivated, professional and forward-thinking
• Have proficient IT and data management skills
• Have experience using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR
• Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills
• Be confident communicating with an education agency regarding staffing and cover
• Be able to build positive working relationships with staff, pupils and parents
• Have a good understanding of school attendance and safeguarding procedures
• Be able to work calmly and effectively in a busy school environment
• Have excellent organisational and time-management skills

What to Expect from Applicants:

We are looking for applicants with prior experience working within a school administration role. Experience using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR is essential.

The successful candidate will be confident working as part of a busy school office team and comfortable communicating with a range of people, including staff, parents, external agencies and education recruitment agencies.

Experience arranging or coordinating staff cover/booking cover would be highly advantageous.

Why work with Smile Education?

Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists with a proven track record of supporting both experienced education professionals and

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.