Term-Time School Reception & Admin Coordinator

Marchant Recruitment; Barking; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment seeks a School Receptionist & Administrative Assistant for a secondary school in Barking. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, ensuring a welcoming and professional front-of-house experience while managing day-to-day admin tasks.

The role involves back-office clerical work, MIS liaison, safeguarding compliance, and support for school events. Immediate start possible; term-time schedule (37 hours/week) is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy front-of-house, customer service, or administrative support role.
• Experience within an educational, public sector, or corporate environment is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of standard office software and quick adaptation to school MIS tools.

Responsibilities

• Front-of-House: be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff; enforce safeguarding checks and sign-in procedures.
• Communication Management: filter calls, handle school inbox, and distribute messages.
• Student & Attendance Support: assist with pupil front-desk enquiries and log attendance on MIS.
• Operational & Clerical Services: provide admin support across faculties, including data entry and reprographics.
• Visitor & Event Support: coordinate meeting room bookings and assist with events and open evenings.

Skills

Front of House

Customer service

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

School MIS software

Tools

SIMS

Bromcom

Arbor

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Marchant Recruitment seeks a School Receptionist & Administrative Assistant for a secondary school in Barking. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, ensuring a welcoming and professional front-of-house experience while managing day-to-day admin tasks.

The role involves back-office clerical work, MIS liaison, safeguarding compliance, and support for school events. Immediate start possible; term-time schedule (37 hours/week) is required.