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School Receptionist/Administrator
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 100 - 150 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 18 days
Job Description
Job Title: School Receptionist/Administrator
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 20th April 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Closing date: Friday 3rd April 2026
About the organisation:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, well‑established specialist school that supports a diverse community of learners with a wide range of needs. The environment is warm, positive and highly collaborative, with a strong focus on providing a welcoming, safe and supportive experience for pupils, families, staff and external visitors.
As the first point of contact, you will play a key role in delivering a smooth, efficient and professional front‑of‑house service while supporting essential administrative functions across a busy and dynamic school office.
About the role:
Provide a welcoming, professional reception service to pupils, staff, visitors and external agencies
Manage incoming calls, emails, post and general enquiries promptly and efficiently
Maintain accurate visitor logs and ensure safeguarding, security and ID procedures are followed
Support a variety of administrative tasks, including data entry, filing, document preparation and photocopying
Assist with arranging meetings, appointments and visitor access
Work closely with office managers and wider admin teams to ensure seamless daily operations
Uphold confidentiality, professionalism and strong communication at all times
What We're Looking For:
Previous experience in a receptionist or front‑of‑house role (school/education experience desirable but not essential)
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
A calm, friendly, and proactive approach to handling a busy reception environment
Competent with Microsoft Office and general administrative systems
Experience using, SIMS, CPOMS, Inventry hugely beneficialTo be eligible you must:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional, relevant referencesIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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