School Reception & Administrator

School Administrator (Maternity Cover) 4 Days per Week (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30am - 4:30pm (potential it could be 5 days per week) We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-established school for…

Pay rate £13.50 – £14/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 4 September 2026

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School Administrator (Maternity Cover)

4 Days per Week (Monday to Thursday) | 8:30am - 4:30pm (potential it could be 5 days per week)

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-established school for an experienced School Administrator to join their supportive office team on a maternity cover contract in Southampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become the face of the school, providing a professional and friendly first point of contact for parents, visitors, pupils and external stakeholders. The role sits within a close-knit administration team and offers the chance to work in a rewarding environment supporting children and their families.

The successful candidate will be joining a highly experienced team, with responsibilities focused on reception and administrative support while more specialist tasks are covered by other members of the office team.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the reception area and welcoming visitors
Answering incoming telephone calls and responding to enquiries
Providing administration support to the wider school team
Supporting communications with parents and carers
Maintaining pupil and school records using the school's management information system
Assisting with the administration of breakfast clubs and after-school clubs
Handling confidential student information appropriately
Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school officeAbout You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous administration and reception experience
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A professional, approachable and friendly manner
The ability to multitask in a busy environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applicationsDesirable Experience

Previous experience working within a school or educational setting
Experience using Bromcom or a similar school Management Information System (MIS)
Knowledge of school administration procedures
Experience dealing directly with parents, carers and external stakeholdersBenefits of becoming an Office Angels Temp:

Weekly Pay
Up to 28 days annual leave
Dedicated consultant to support your job search
First opportunity to see permanent positions
Access to free eyecare vouchers
Temp of the Month awards
Access to Boost, for online discounts
Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices
Discount schemes
Access to Well-being platforms
FREE access to online LinkedIn Learning courses.Next steps… Contact Kat Bennett at Office Angels South Coast at (url removed) to hear about this or other opportunities. Alternatively, upload your CV to the Office Angels Website homepage.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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