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School Receptionist

Job details
Posting date: 10 March 2026
Salary: £105 to £120 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 April 2026
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 205858

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School Receptionist

Job Title: School Receptionist
Area: Wigan
Start Date: March 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Salary: £105.00 - £120.00 per day
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

Are you someone who enjoys staying organised, working with people, and being part of a school environment? This could be a great opportunity whether you're a recent graduate hoping to begin a career in an office role, or an experienced receptionist or administrator looking for a fresh challenge.

This position offers the chance to build practical experience in areas such as school administration, HR support, and finance processes while working within a specialist educational setting.

A supportive SEN school in Wigan is currently looking for a committed and proactive individual to take on the role of School Receptionist within their administrative team. The role is full-time and available to start straight away, offering weekly pay of up to £600. For the right candidate, there is also the potential for the role to become permanent.

The Role - School Receptionist

As School Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and parents, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. This varied role offers excellent exposure to different areas of school operations including administration, HR processes, and record management.

Key responsibilities include:
- Answering and directing incoming telephone calls
- Welcoming visitors and signing them in securely in line with safeguarding procedures
- Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems
- Supporting general administrative duties within the school office
- Assisting with documentation, communication, and organisational tasks

Experience with Hubmis school management software would be highly beneficial but is not essential, as training can be provided.

What's on Offer
- Immediate start available
- Up to £600 per week initially with the view of becoming a permanent salaried role
- Full-time, long-term School Receptionist role (08:30-15:30, term-time)
- Opportunity to gain experience across administration, HR, and finance functions
- Potential permanent contract for the right candidate

Ideal Candidate - School Receptionist
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the update service OR be willing to apply for a new one
- Provide two professional child-related references

Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting School Receptionist role today!

Prospero 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 in line with statutory guidance. Any adult working with children and young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

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