School Receptionist Administrator - Cambridge

Randstad UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Career progression

Onsite parking

Dedicated consultant

Supportive team environment

Referral bonus £300

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a proactive Reception Administrator to join a Cambridge school. You will welcome visitors, handle enquiries, and maintain a professional front desk aligned with school procedures.

The role requires DBS check, references, and reliable, punctual performance; experience with SIMS is desirable. You will safeguard confidentiality and support smooth reception operations in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be committed, enthusiastic, flexible, punctual and reliable.
• Previous experience with School database software (SIMS) is desirable.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to meet targets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Represent the school in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer general telephone and face-to-face enquiries; sign in visitors.
• Liaise with staff at all levels as well as parents, students, and external agencies.
• Look after the reception area and ensure procedures and practices are followed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Punctuality

Team player

Tools

SIMS

Job description

"It is only when we take chances, when our lives improve."

Do you have a genuine passion for being creative and working with young people?

Or if you are looking to gain experience in a new field?

We are looking for someone with experience and an interest in the Reception Administrator role who would enjoy working with vibrant team and inspiring amazing children in the school in Cambridge City.

The role is full time Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Some of the benefits of working for this role include:

• Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
• Developing skill set / career progression
• Onsite car parking and Transport links
• Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process
• Excellent working environment with supportive team members
• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions

When you work in this school your responsibilities will include :

• To represent the school in a professional and welcoming manner
• Answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors
• The post holder would be expected to liaise with staff at all levels as well as parents, students, and external agencies
• Responsible for looking after the reception area making sure procedures and practices of the school are followed
• To be responsible for the order and appearance of Reception

• To ensure confidentiality of information, including information about current, past, and prospective students and staff in line with GDPR and the School policies

These are some of the requirements that we need from you:

• Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to get one
• 2 recent professional references
• Be committed and enthusiastic, as well as flexible, punctual, and reliable
• Previous experience working with School database software (SIMS) is desirable
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to set and work to agreed targets and work schedules
• Excellent attention to detail

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.