School Receptionist & Front Desk Administrator

Tarleton Academy; Hesketh Bank; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarleton Academy is seeking a proactive, personable front desk receptionist to join our busy administration team. You will be the first point of contact for parents, students and visitors, and play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere.

The role is full time (37 hours), permanent and term time only plus two weeks, with hours 8:00am–4:00pm, finishing at 3:30pm on Fridays. You will handle admin tasks while upholding safeguarding standards in line with school policy.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or administration preferred.
• Ability to work in a busy, people-facing environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet parents, visitors and callers with courteous, calm, friendly service.
• Ensure safeguarding and security protocols are followed (sign in/out, procedures).
• Maintain a welcoming, professional reception area.
• Support the Administration Team with filing, post handling, word processing, telephone enquiries and general office duties.
• Work full time (37 hrs), term time plus two weeks; 8:00am–4:00pm (Fridays 3:30pm finish).

Skills

Reception

Administration

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database entry

Job description

Tarleton Academy is seeking a proactive, personable front desk receptionist to join our busy administration team. You will be the first point of contact for parents, students and visitors, and play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere.

The role is full time (37 hours), permanent and term time only plus two weeks, with hours 8:00am–4:00pm, finishing at 3:30pm on Fridays. You will handle admin tasks while upholding safeguarding standards in line with school policy.