Reception Administrator

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate administrator to join our administration team in the high achieving Reading school! This role is responsible for providing a full range of administrative support in the school office, to curriculum departments, Heads of Year, and the Senior leadership Team.

Experience with SIMS is highly favourable.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare emails, letters, and maintain communication with parents/carers.

• Manage the main school reception, handling inquiries from staff, students, and visitors.

• Greet visitors professionally and follow safeguarding procedures.

• Assist with email correspondence and distribution.

• Coordinate school transport programs and selective streams.

• Maintain up-to-date website content.

• Create ID passes for students and staff.

• Assist with attendance procedures and archiving records.

About you

We are looking for someone the thrives in a dynamic setting and is able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Good communications skills and an excellent telephone manner

• Present a professional, yet welcoming approach to visitors, parents and pupils

• Use IT effectively, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• An ability to work using their own initiative

• Able to keep calm under pressure

• A good standard of Maths and English - qualification in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

• A good sense of humour

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work in one of the highest achieving schools in Reading!