Job Description:

School Administrator / Receptionist

Location: South Manchester
Contract: Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A welcoming and well-established secondary school in South Manchester is seeking an experienced School Administrator / Receptionist to join their office team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and professional individual who enjoys working in a busy school environment and is committed to providing exceptional administrative and reception support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, staff and pupils
• Managing incoming calls, emails and enquiries
• Maintaining accurate pupil and staff records
• Supporting attendance and admissions administration
• Handling general administrative duties, including filing, data entry and correspondence
• Assisting with school events and office operations
• Providing efficient reception and front-of-house support

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in an administrative or receptionist role within a school setting is essential
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Professional and friendly manner

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities

If you have previous school-based administration or receptionist experience, and are looking for your next opportunity in South Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your updated CV today. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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