School Receptionist

  • Academics
  • Cardiff, South Glamorgan
  • Oct 22, 2025
Seasonal Administration

Job Description

Academics are currently recruiting for a friendly, organised, and proactive Receptionist/Administrator on behalf of an excellent secondary school in Cardiff. You will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, and visitors, and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the school office.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Welcoming visitors and managing front desk enquiries
  • Answering telephone calls and handling correspondence
  • Maintaining pupil records and supporting attendance tracking
  • Assisting with school communications and event coordination
  • Supporting safeguarding procedures and maintaining confidentiality
  • General administrative duties including filing, data entry, and use of SIMS

Key Skills/Experience:

  • Experience working in a school office environment is essential
  • Experience in the use of SIMS is preferrable
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Polite, patient and professional manner
  • Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Benefits:

  • Supportive and inclusive working environment
  • Free on-site parking
  • Competitive rate, paid weekly
  • Free CV consultation with a dedicated Education Consultant
  • £125 vouchers for successful referrals

Academics are the fastest growing provider of education staff in the UK, making a difference everyday through staffing, intervention and supply. If this sounds like a suitable role for you, then please apply and a specialist member of our team will be in touch immediately.