School Receptionist Administrator – Brent

About the role

We are seeking a proactive School Receptionist Administrator to join our client school in Brent. Working Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and students, ensuring a welcoming and well‑organized environment.

Key responsibilities

• Greet visitors and contractors, record their details, and follow safeguarding and First Aid procedures.
• Provide administrative support to staff and students, including handling post, deliveries, and office tidiness.
• Answer telephone calls, respond to standard queries, and manage the main school email inbox.
• Enter data into SIMS, produce and collate student reports, and take notes at ad‑hoc meetings.
• Administer First Aid when required and manage meeting‑room bookings and catering liaison.
• Prepare refreshments for visitors on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team.

Required profile

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• Two proven relevant references.
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults.
• Efficient, well‑organised, and able to prioritise independently.
• Caring attitude with a sense of humour.
• First Aid qualification.
• Commitment to collaborative working and ongoing professional development.

Required skills

• Proficiency in IT and use of management information systems.
• Experience with SIMS (School Information Management System).

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £15, paid weekly.
• Access to Randstad’s benefits package, including discounts on holidays and high‑street stores.
• Support with school application processes and DBS.
• ‘Recommend a friend’ scheme with a shopping voucher up to £300.
• On‑site car parking.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant with education sector experience.