Part Time School Receptionist/Administrator

Location: Outskirts of Battle, East Sussex

Contract: Part-Time, Term Time Only

Hours:

• Monday: 3.30pm - 6.00pm
• Tuesday: 2.30pm - 6.00pm
• Wednesday: 2.30pm - 6.00pm
• Thursday: 2.30pm - 6.00pm

Total Hours: 13.5 hours per week

About the Role

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Part-Time School Administrator / Receptionist to join a beautiful and well-regarded independent school set in a stunning location on the outskirts of Battle, East Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a busy school environment and thrives on being the friendly, professional face of the school.

Working as part of a supportive and welcoming team, you will provide a high standard of administrative and reception support, ensuring the smooth running of the school's front office during the afternoon and early evening.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors.
• Provide a warm, professional and welcoming reception service.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and deal with enquiries confidently and efficiently.
• Assist with the day-to-day administration of the school office.
• Maintain accurate student and administrative records.
• Update and manage information using the school's database / Management Information System.
• Input and maintain information accurately using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Produce letters, reports, correspondence and other documentation as required.
• Manage emails and respond to routine enquiries appropriately.
• Support staff with general administrative tasks.
• Assist with pupil signing-in/out procedures and other school office processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ensure records and documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with colleagues to provide an efficient and friendly service.
• Undertake any other reasonable administrative duties required by the school.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working within a busy school reception or front office environment and will be confident managing a varied workload.

You will need to be:

• Friendly, approachable and professional, with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Confident and professional when dealing with parents, pupils, staff and visitors.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Comfortable using databases and Management Information Systems.
• A confident computer user with good typing skills and accuracy.
• An excellent communicator with an outstanding telephone manner.
• Calm and professional when working in a busy environment.
• A reliable and committed team player.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with information.

Why Apply?

This is a lovely opportunity to join a beautiful independent school in a stunning setting, working within a friendly and supportive team. The role offers term-time working, making it particularly attractive to someone looking for a part-time position within the education sector. If you are an experienced administrator or school receptionist looking for a part-time role where your organisational skills and friendly personality will be valued, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: This is a term-time-only position and the successful candidate will be required to complete the appropriate safeguarding and DBS checks.