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School Receptionist / Administrator

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Posting date: 18 September 2025
Salary: £15 to £20 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 October 2025
Location: B91
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Teacheractive Limited
Job type: Contract
Job reference: SARB91.BG-8985

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Summary

School Receptionist / Administrator (Immediate Start) - MUST have school SIMS / School Admin Experience

Location: Solihull
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Start Required

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised School Receptionist / Administrator to join our friendly and supportive office team at a lovely school in Solihull. This is a vital role at the heart of our school, and we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running.

Key Requirements:

✅ MUST have recent experience using SIMS (School Information Management System)
✅ Proven experience in a school office or educational environment
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✅ Strong organisational and administrative abilities
✅ Confident using Microsoft Office and general office systems
✅ Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
✅ A warm, welcoming and professional manner when dealing with pupils, parents and visitors

Main Duties:

  • Front-of-house reception duties, including answering phones, greeting visitors, and managing queries


  • Maintaining and updating pupil records on SIMS


  • Supporting attendance monitoring and reporting


  • General administrative tasks including filing, data entry, post, and managing emails


  • Supporting staff and leadership team with day-to-day office tasks


  • Ensuring safeguarding protocols are followed at all times


    What We Offer:

    • A welcoming and supportive team environment


    • A school that values every member of staff


    • An opportunity to make a real impact in a busy school setting


    • Ongoing support and training where required


      This role requires an enhanced DBS check and reference clearance before starting.

      If you meet all the essential criteria and are ready to start immediately, we’d love to hear from you!

      To apply: Please send your CV to beth.gould@teacheractive.com

      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



      Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

      TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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