School Receptionist / Administrator

Location: Reading, RG2

Pay Rate: £16.61 per hour

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Start Date: ASAP

Experience Required: SIMS and Purchase Orders

Job Description

We are currently seeking an organised, professional and friendly School Receptionist / Administrator to join a school based in Reading (RG2), with an immediate start available.

The successful candidate will provide essential reception and administrative support, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. Previous experience using SIMS (School Information Management System) and processing purchase orders is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and staff.
• Answering telephone calls, responding to emails and directing enquiries appropriately.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating information using SIMS.
• Supporting general school administration, including filing, data entry and document preparation.
• Processing purchase orders and assisting with ordering school supplies.
• Maintaining attendance records and supporting pupil registration where required.
• Managing incoming and outgoing post and maintaining an organised reception area.
• Providing administrative support to the wider school team.
• Following school safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working in a school reception or administrative role.
• Confident and competent using SIMS.
• Previous experience raising and processing purchase orders.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• A professional, approachable and reliable manner.
• An understanding of school safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.

Working Details

• Location: Reading, RG2
• Pay: £16.61 per hour
• Days: Monday to Friday
• Start: ASAP
• Experience: School administration, SIMS and purchase orders essential

If you have previous school administration experience, are confident using SIMS and have experience processing purchase orders, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for an immediate start.