School Reception/Admin

Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education

Are you an experienced School Receptionist looking for your next opportunity?
Hays Education are working with primary, secondary and SEND schools across Greater Manchester who require experienced receptionists and administrators on both a short-term supply and long-term basis.
We are seeking professional, confident and organised individuals who can quickly adapt to new environments and provide excellent front-of-house support within busy school offices.
As a School Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school's administration function.
Duties may include:

  • Managing the school's main reception area
  • Answering and directing telephone calls
  • Welcoming visitors and managing safeguarding procedures
  • Recording and monitoring attendance
  • Updating pupil records and administrative databases
  • Managing emails, correspondence and general enquiries
  • Supporting school leaders and office teams with administration tasks
  • Using school management systems to maintain accurate records

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience working within a school office environment
  • Strong working knowledge of school systems such as Arbor, SIMS, Bromcom or ScholarPack
  • Experience managing attendance, pupil records and school communications
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong IT and administrative skills
  • Ability to work independently and integrate quickly into new teams

We Can Offer

  • Day-to-day supply roles to fit around your schedule
  • Long-term and temporary-to-permanent opportunities
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Opportunities across primary, secondary and specialist schools
  • Dedicated support from your Hays Education consultant
  • Access to free online training and CPD opportunities

Whether you are looking for the flexibility of short-term supply work or the stability of a long-term position, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: Due to the nature of these roles, applicants must have previous school-based administration experience and be confident using education management systems such as Arbor and/or SIMS from the outset.Apply today or contact Hays Education Manchester for more information about available opportunities across Greater Manchester.

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