Are you super organised, great with people, and looking for a role where no two days are the same?
We're looking for a School Admin Assistant/Receptionist to join our friendly team at a large secondary academy in Blackpool, FY4. You'll be the first face people see when they walk through our doors - so if you're welcoming, helpful, and love keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!
This role offers a term-time temporary contract initially, operating across 39 weeks of the year, with the potential to transfer to a permanent contract for the right person.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Pay: NJC5-6 pro rota equivalent.
What you'll be doing:
Welcoming visitors, students, and parents with a smile.
Answering phones, emails, and helping with day-to-day enquiries.
Keeping attendance records up to date and following up if students are off.
Helping with printing, filing, newsletters, and school events.
Ordering supplies and keeping the office stocked.Supporting the team with various administrative tasks.
Helping out with social media updates and basic finance administration.
Making sure everyone stays safe by following safeguarding procedures.
What we're looking for:
Someone organised, friendly, and calm under pressure.
Great communication skills - both written and spoken.
Confident using email, Word, Excel, and other basic IT tools.
Previous office or school office experience.
A team player who's happy to pitch in wherever needed.
Experience working in a school is a bonus (but not essential).
Willingness to complete first aid and safeguarding training.Why join Tradewind?
Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.
Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you.
Agency worker regulation protected!
Your well being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.For more information please contact Kara on (phone number removed) or (url removed)