Temporary School Receptionist (Primary School)

Office Angels; Baildon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A Primary School in Bradford (BD18) is seeking a School Receptionist/Administrator for a 3-4 week temporary assignment starting September 2026. Full-time, 8:30am-3:30pm, paid at 14.00-15.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include welcoming visitors, managing reception, answering calls, updating pupil records in SIMS, supporting attendance, and safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school office environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS (essential or highly desirable).
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and staff.
• Managing the reception area and ensuring visitors are welcomed professionally.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to email enquiries.
• Maintaining and updating pupil records using school management systems.
• Supporting attendance records and absence reporting.
• Assisting with general office duties including filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Processing correspondence and supporting day-to-day school office operations.
• Ensuring safeguarding and visitor procedures are followed.

Skills

SIMS knowledge

School reception experience

Enhanced DBS

Job description

School Receptionist / Administrator

Primary School Bradford BD18

Full Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday
Pay Rate: 14.00 - 15.00 per hour
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: 3-4 Weeks Temporary Assignment

Do you have previous school administration experience and strong knowledge of SIMS? We are recruiting for an experienced School Receptionist / Administrator to join a welcoming and busy primary school in Bradford on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly school environment where you'll play a key role in supporting pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils, and staff.
• Managing the reception area and ensuring all visitors are welcomed professionally.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and responding to email enquiries.
• Maintaining and updating pupil records using school management systems.
• Supporting the administration of attendance records and absence reporting.
• Assisting with general office duties including filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Processing correspondence and supporting the day-to-day running of the school office.
• Ensuring safeguarding and visitor procedures are always followed.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within a school office environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS (essential or highly desirable).
• Enhanced DBS

If you have school administration experience and are available to start first week of September, we'd love to hear from you.