School Receptionist

Tradewind Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tardewind is seeking a friendly, organised and professional School Receptionist / Administrator to join a welcoming secondary school in the Tamworth area with an immediate start available.

You will be the first point of contact for students, parents and visitors, providing a professional and friendly service while supporting day-to-day administration. Experience in schools is desirable but not essential—strong general reception or office experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school, education or office environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the busy school reception and greet visitors, parents and students.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries professionally.
• Carry out general administrative and clerical duties.
• Maintain accurate records and update school systems.
• Support staff with day-to-day administration and student-related tasks.
• Sign visitors in/out and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Provide a friendly, professional and efficient service at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tardewind are currently seeking a friendly, organised and professional School Receptionist / Administrator to join a welcoming secondary school based in south Staffordshire/Tamworth area with an immediate start available. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced receptionist or administrator looking to work within a school environment. Previous school experience is desirable, but candidates with strong general reception or administrative experience will also be considered.

The Role

As the first point of contact for the school, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming and professional environment for students, parents, staff and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the busy school reception and acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and students
• Answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries professionally
• Carrying out general administrative and clerical duties
• Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems
• Supporting staff with day-to-day administration
• Assisting with student-related administration and communication
• Managing emails and correspondence
• Signing visitors in and out and following school safeguarding procedures
• Providing a friendly, professional and efficient service at all times

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working in a school, education or office environment
• Strong general reception or administration experience will also be considered
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality