Student Services & Reception Administrator

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking candidates with proven experience in busy reception or front-of-house environments. The ideal applicant will have experience in managing enquiries and working within educational settings. The position requires handling confidential data and using standard office software. The school offers various staff benefits, including health services and professional development. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.

Benefits

Health Assured helplines

CPD

Free Eye Tests

Staff wellbeing activities

Free parking

Cycle storage

Cafes and kitchen

Qualifications

• Proven experience in busy reception or administrative office.
• Experience in managing a high volume of enquiries.
• Experience in educational settings.

Skills

Reception experience

Managing telephone systems

Handling confidential data

Student management systems

Administrative tasks related to finance

Use of Microsoft Office Suite

First Aid qualification

Education

Five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Proven experience working in a busy reception, front‑of‑house, or administrative office environment.
• Experience in managing telephone systems and a high volume of in‑person, phone, and email enquiries.
• Experience working within an educational setting (e.g., a school, college, or university).
• Experience in handling and processing confidential data and sensitive information.
• Experience with student management systems (e.g., for, attendance registers, or data entry).
• Experience with administrative tasks related to finance/bursaries.
• Five GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications.
• A qualification or proven competency in the use of standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• A valid First Aid qualification, or willingness to undergo training immediately upon appointment.

What the school offers its staff

• Health Assured helplines
• CPD
• Free Eye Tests
• Staff wellbeing activities
• Free parking and cycle storage
• Cafes and kitchen
• Commitment to safeguarding

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy and our DBS and Ex‑Offenders Policy (incorporating our Policy Statement on the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information) can be accessed on the link to our website, as given above.