We're Hiring: School Receptionists/Administrators - September Start

Are you an organised, proactive, and reliable receptionist/administrator with a passion for supporting education? Join Hays Education's network of talented School Administrators ready to make an impact this September!

Hays Education are a leading recruitment agency working closely with Primary, Secondary and SEND Schools across the Greater Manchester area. We are currently recruiting for experienced and aspiring School Administrators to fill a range of exciting roles for the new academic year.

Location: Various Schools Across Greater Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Temporary, Permanent, Temp to Perm
Hours: Full-time, part-time, term-time only
Salary: £13.68 - £15.50/hour DOE

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Managing front office reception and phone lines
• Handling pupil attendance records and registers
• Updating and maintaining school management information systems
• Supporting SLT with administrative tasks
• Assisting with admissions and events
• Acting as a first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors

Key Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in a school or busy office environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Familiarity with school MIS - SIMS, Arbour, Bromcom or other similar
• Excellent telephone manner
• A friendly, approachable manner with a commitment to confidentiality

Why Hays?

• Competitive rate, paid weekly
• Access to a range of exclusive roles, not advertised elsewhere
• Access to Hays' free CPD Library, with hundreds of school-relevant courses
• Dedicated consultant to guide you through the process
• Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Free CV consultation with a specialist Education Support Staff consultant
• Thorough prep and constructive feedback for any interviews
• £250 in retail vouchers for our Refer a Friend scheme

Interviews and registrations are taking place now - secure your September placement early!

These roles will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or forward your CV directly to Amy on Amy.Rowley@hays.com

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.