Are you looking for an administration and receptionist opportunity based within Preston?

Do you want to work in a large and welcoming school on their front desk?

Do you have excellent communication skills?

Are you proficient with SIMS and Excel?

If yes, then this may be the role for you!

A Primary School in Preston is looking to appoint a new administrative assistant to their reception team to start as soon as possible. The successful applicant will ideally have SIMS experience, hold an enhanced DBS on the update service, and be experienced at working in a Primary School environment (although this isn't essential).

This is a part-time role, 2-3 days a week from 8.30am-16.00pm, beginning after Easter until the end of summer (or possibly longer.)

The role will involve assisting with day-to-day administration on behalf of the administration team and senior colleagues of the school and manning an extremely busy school office. The successful applicant will hold a key role within the school and will be responsible for completing tasks that ensure a smooth and professional operation.

Responsibilities of the role will include

Being the first point of contact for students, staff and visitors

Assisting with administration tasks

Organising and distributing the post and messages

Using the central printing services

Keeping records, documents and electronic filing organised

Using school software packages

Requirements

Administration experience

SIMS experience (preferred)

Excel experience (essential)

An enhanced DBS on the update service (preferred)

Clear and confident communication skills (both verbally and written form)

A highly presentable appearance

Benefits of working with the school

On-site parking

Nearby public transport links

A welcoming and friendly school environment with a supportive team of staff

Benefits of working with Randstad

Dedicated Consultants with experience working in education

Free career advice

Support and guidance throughout your role

Market advice

Job matching based on your preferences

Advice and feedback on your current CV

Are these skills you can bring? Do you feel that this is the role for you? Then please apply now!

Randstad Education maintains the highest standard of child safety and compliance when placing candidates into schools. Successful candidates will be subject to the compliance process that also includes the enhanced DBS check.

To discuss this in more detail, please contact Rio Fitzgerald, your specialist Support Services consultant, via email on or telephone at the Preston branch of Randstad Education on (phone number removed) (Option 4)