School Receptionist – Primary School

The Graduate Network Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Supportive school environment

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a School Receptionist for a primary school in South Birmingham. You will welcome parents and visitors, manage calls and admin tasks, and support safeguarding and data entry processes.

The role requires experience in a school setting, proficiency with Arbor, and strong organisational and IT skills. A friendly, professional manner and ability to stay calm in a busy environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Receptionist or Administrator is essential.
• Knowledge and practical experience of Arbor is desirable.
• Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills are required.
• Confidentiality and safeguarding procedures should be understood.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies.
• Manage phone calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Maintain pupil records and data using Arbor.
• Assist with daily school office administration and data entry.
• Support admissions, absence reporting and school communications.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth office operations.

Skills

Organised

Communication

IT skills

Discretion

Tools

Arbor

Job description

School Receptionist – Primary School

Location: South Birmingham (near Bromsgrove)

Salary: £100 per day

Contract: Full-Time, Temporary

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: Until July 2027

Are you an organised, friendly and experienced School Receptionist looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming primary school? Do you have previous school administration experience and knowledge of Arbor?

We are recruiting for a School Receptionist to join a well-established primary school in South Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and professional individual to become an important part of a busy school office, supporting staff, pupils and parents on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working in a school office, excellent communication skills and a good understanding of school administration systems, particularly Arbor.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies, providing a friendly and professional welcome.
• Manage incoming telephone calls, emails and general enquiries efficiently.
• Maintain accurate pupil records, attendance information and administrative data using Arbor.
• Support the school office with daily administration, including correspondence, filing and data entry.
• Assist with pupil admissions, absence reporting and general school communications.
• Work closely with teaching staff and senior leaders to ensure the smooth running of the school office.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working as a School Receptionist or Administrator, ideally within a primary school.
• Knowledge and practical experience of Arbor, although this is not essential.
• Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
• A friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and remain calm in a busy environment.
• A good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.

What We Offer

• £100 per day, paid weekly.
• An immediate start with work secured until July 2027.
• A welcoming and supportive primary school environment.
• A consistent, full-time position throughout the academic year.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.