School Reception/Admin

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…

Job type Temporary
Posted 11 September 2026

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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 recordsEssential 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 teamsWe 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 opportunitiesWhether 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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