School Reception/Admin


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Are you an experienced School Receptionist looking for your next opportunity?

Hays Education are working with primary, secondary and SEND schools across Greater Manchester who require experienced receptionists and administrators on both a short-term supply and long-term basis.

We are seeking professional, confident and organised individuals who can quickly adapt to new environments and provide excellent front-of-house support within busy school offices.

As a School Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school's administration function.

Duties may include:

Managing the school's main reception area

Answering and directing telephone calls

Welcoming visitors and managing safeguarding procedures

Recording and monitoring attendance

Updating pupil records and administrative databases

Managing emails, correspondence and general enquiries

Supporting school leaders and office teams with administration tasks

Using school management systems to maintain accurate records

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working within a school office environment

Strong working knowledge of school systems such as Arbor, SIMS, Bromcom or ScholarPack

Experience managing attendance, pupil records and school communications

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Strong IT and administrative skills

Ability to work independently and integrate quickly into new teams

We Can Offer

Day-to-day supply roles to fit around your schedule

Long-term and temporary-to-permanent opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Opportunities across primary, secondary and specialist schools

Dedicated support from your Hays Education consultant

Access to free online training and CPD opportunities

Whether you are looking for the flexibility of short-term supply work or the stability of a long-term position, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the nature of these roles, applicants must have previous school-based administration experience and be confident using education management systems such as Arbor and/or SIMS from the outset.Apply today or contact Hays Education Manchester for more information about available opportunities across Greater Manchester.

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