School Administrators & Receptionists


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£15 - £18
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Batley, WF17 0BJ
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

School Receptionist & Administrator Opportunities

Batley, Huddersfield & Surrounding Areas

September Starts

Full-Time

Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Are you an experienced School Receptionist or School Administrator looking for your next opportunity in education?

Following an incredibly busy year placing reception and administration professionals into both primary and secondary schools across Batley, Huddersfield and the surrounding areas, we're expecting demand to be just as high throughout the upcoming academic year.

At Hays Education, we're looking for experienced school-based administrative professionals who can confidently hit the ground running from day one, supporting busy school offices and providing an outstanding first impression for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.Whether you're looking for your next long-term role or hoping to secure a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.

The RoleAssignments can vary depending on the school but may include:✅ Managing the main school reception and welcoming visitors

✅ Handling incoming calls, emails and parent enquiries

✅ Maintaining accurate pupil records and attendance data

✅ Supporting admissions and leavers procedures

✅ Monitoring safeguarding and visitor sign-in processes

✅ Producing letters, reports and school communications

✅ Scheduling meetings and managing diaries

✅ Assisting with examinations administration and data entry

✅ Supporting school leadership teams with general administration

✅ Maintaining confidentiality at all times

What We're Looking ForTo be considered, you'll ideally have:✅ Previous experience working in a UK primary or secondary school office

✅ Experience in a receptionist, administrator, attendance, exams or general school support role

✅ Excellent communication and organisational skills

✅ The ability to multitask in a busy environment

✅ A friendly, professional and approachable manner

✅ Knowledge of safeguarding procedures within schools

School Systems ExperienceWe're particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience using:

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

CPOMS

Class Charts

ParentPay

Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel

What You'll Receive⭐ Competitive weekly pay

⭐ Full-time opportunities available immediately

⭐ Long-term bookings with the potential to become permanent

⭐ Access to a wide range of schools across Kirklees and surrounding areas

⭐ Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant

⭐ Opportunity to build experience across a variety of school settings

If you're an experienced School Receptionist or Administrator available for a September start and ready to make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and join the growing network of education support professionals working with Hays Education across Batley, Huddersfield and West Yorkshire.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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.

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