School Receptionist & Administrator | Training & Benefits

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Employee pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Refer a friend scheme

Diverse workplace

Job summary

Putteridge High School is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to provide front desk and clerical support. The role covers a broad range of admin tasks within the school's reception, including signing in visitors, handling mail, and supporting teaching staff with pupil records and appointments.

The post offers full training, a supportive environment, and safeguarding commitments. The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, from 8am to 4pm, with a fixed-term maternity

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or admin roles preferred.
• Ability to handle enquiries with professionalism.
• Commitment to safeguarding pupils.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement processes and systems within reception.
• Operate the school’s telephone system and route calls.
• First point of contact for visitors; sign-in logs; issue visitor badges.
• Deal with general administrative emails.
• Operate the security system and liaise with staff on duty.
• Manage incoming/outgoing post and franking.
• Assist teaching staff with pupil records, admissions, appointments and contacting parents.
• Word-process, filing and general clerical duties.
• Respond to queries from students, parents and colleagues; provide references.
• Provide cover for the admin office and medical room; undertake related duties.
• Assist with internal and external examinations.
• Any other ad hoc duties requested by line manager.
• Support safeguarding commitments.

Skills

Reception duties

Secretarial tasks

Clerical skills

Tools

Telephone system

Franking machine

Post handling

Job description

Putteridge High School is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator to provide front desk and clerical support. The role covers a broad range of admin tasks within the school's reception, including signing in visitors, handling mail, and supporting teaching staff with pupil records and appointments.

The post offers full training, a supportive environment, and safeguarding commitments. The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, from 8am to 4pm, with a fixed-term maternity