Temporary School Receptionist (Primary School)

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

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting for a School Receptionist/Administrator at a Primary School in Bradford. The role is full-time, 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, as a temporary assignment starting September 2026. Pay rate is 14.00–15.00 per hour.

You will support pupils, parents, staff and visitors and manage pupil records using SIMS. Ideal candidates will have prior school office experience and an Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

School office experience

Education

Enhanced DBS

Tools

SIMS

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.