School Receptionist & Admin Coordinator

E-ACT the Oldham Academy North; Oldham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD opportunities

Job summary

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North in Oldham is seeking an enthusiastic Academy Administrator & Receptionist to provide high-quality administrative support and a welcoming front-of-house service for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

You will be the first point of contact, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a busy school environment, managing enquiries, maintaining records and supporting attendance and academy communications with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, with a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Proven administrative experience with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to deal professionally with pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to maintain accurate records and databases.
• A professional, customer-focused approach, with excellent attention to detail, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Responsibilities

• Provide professional reception and front-of-house support, acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and external stakeholders.
• Deliver efficient administrative support, producing correspondence, maintaining records and supporting academy operations.
• Maintain accurate pupil, parent and staff data, ensuring information is handled confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements.
• Support attendance administration, including recording attendance, monitoring lateness and communicating with parents regarding routine matters.
• Manage communications through telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries, ensuring a professional and responsive service at all times

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North in Oldham is seeking an enthusiastic Academy Administrator & Receptionist to provide high-quality administrative support and a welcoming front-of-house service for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

You will be the first point of contact, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a busy school environment, managing enquiries, maintaining records and supporting attendance and academy communications with professionalism and discretion.