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School Administrator & Receptionist

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Posting date: 10 October 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 November 2025
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 2BY
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: PR-1455028_1760087868

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Summary

School Administrator & Receptionist Roles - Manchester

Are you a highly organised, professional, and friendly administrator ready to be the welcoming face and operational backbone of a Manchester school?

We are urgently seeking dedicated School Administrators and Receptionists to manage busy front offices and provide crucial support to senior leadership teams across Primary, Secondary, and SEN schools in Greater Manchester. We have immediate, high-demand positions available for both Temp/Supply and Permanent contracts.

The Critical Role: Heart of the School Office

As a School Administrator or Receptionist, you are essential to the daily smooth running of the school. Key responsibilities often include:

  • First Point of Contact: Managing the busy school reception, welcoming visitors, handling incoming calls, and responding to parental and staff queries with professionalism and discretion.

  • Administrative Support: Processing essential school data, managing student records (e.g., using SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom software), and handling correspondence.

  • Finance/HR Support: Assisting with low-level finance (e.g., dinner money, trip payments) or supporting basic HR functions (e.g., staff attendance tracking).

  • Safeguarding: Ensuring all visitors follow school safeguarding procedures and checking visitor ID/DBS information.

  • Communication: Managing school calendars, organising meetings, and distributing key notices via email, text, or school apps.

Contract Options: Find Your Balance

Temporary / Supply Administrator

Permanent Administrator

Exposure: Experience different school systems and environments (SIMS, Arbor, etc.).

Stability: Guaranteed permanent salary, paid holidays, and a dedicated school contract.

Flexibility: Ideal for fitting work around personal commitments or transitioning into a new career sector.

Integration: Build deep, long-term relationships with staff, students, and the local community.

Immediate Starts: Quick turnaround for those ready to begin work now.

Progression: Opportunities to specialise (e.g., Finance, HR, Data Management).
What We Need From You (Essential Criteria):

  1. Administrative Experience: Proven experience in a busy office, reception, or administrative role (school environment experience is highly desirable, but not mandatory).

  2. IT Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and confidence in quickly learning new database systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor).

  3. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a professional, approachable telephone manner.

  4. Organisation: Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities to handle multiple competing priorities.

  5. DBS: A clear and current Enhanced DBS (or immediate willingness to apply).

Join the Manchester School Support Team!

If you are a highly efficient administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting education, apply today!

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