Thriving Secondary School In Brighton Seeking A Professional Reception And Admissions Coordinator!

Marchant Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Reception and Admissions Coordinator for a busy secondary school in Brighton. You will manage the school reception, welcome visitors and staff, handle general enquiries and support pupil admissions with accurate record-keeping.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and safeguarding awareness. An enhanced DBS check is required, and the contract is full-time, temporary with potential to become

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration is preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school reception, welcoming visitors, parents, pupils and staff.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to general enquiries professionally.
• Support pupil admissions, including processing applications and maintaining records.
• Coordinate visitor sign-in procedures and ensure safeguarding protocols are followed.
• Liaise with parents and staff regarding admissions documentation and school procedures.
• Maintain confidential records and provide general administrative support.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

MS Office

Prioritisation

Job description

Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Job Title: Reception and Admissions Coordinator
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, temporary with potential to become permanent

About the School

A thriving secondary school in Brighton is looking for an organised and personable Reception and Admissions Coordinator to join its busy administrative team. The school offers a welcoming environment and is seeking someone who can deliver an excellent first impression while keeping admissions and reception processes running smoothly.

About the Role

Manage the school reception, welcoming visitors, parents, pupils and staff.

Answer telephone calls and respond to general enquiries professionally.

Support pupil admissions, including processing applications and maintaining accurate records.

Coordinate visitor sign-in procedures and ensure safeguarding protocols are followed.

Liaise with parents and staff regarding admissions documentation and school procedures.

Maintain confidential records and provide general administrative support.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous school administration or reception experience is highly desirable.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

Confident using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate records.

A professional, approachable manner and the ability to manage competing priorities.

An understanding of safeguarding and visitor procedures within schools.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.