Hays are currently working with a Primary School in Stockport who are seeking to appoint a friendly, motivated and highly organised Receptionist/Administrator to join our busy school office team for a 1‑year maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a warm,munity‑focused primary school where staff, families and children work together as one school family. The successful candidate will be the weing face of the school, providing first‑class front‑of‑house service while supporting the smooth running of the school office.
Location: Stockport
Start date: 23rd February
Hours: 35 per week, Term Time + 2 days
Rate: Up to £ DOE
Contract: Fixed term, maternity cover (1 year)
What You'll Be Doing
1. Greeting visitors, parents and pupils in a professional and weing manner
2. Managing phone calls, emails and general office enquiries
3. Processing administrative tasks accurately and efficiently under pressure
4. Supporting school systems including registers, data entry and documentation
5. Building strong relationships with children, families and staff
6. Maintaining a calm and polite approach at all times in a busy environment []
What We're Looking For
7. Be a confidentmunicator with strong verbal and written skills
8. Have well‑developed ICT skills, including school MIS (SIMS, Bro, Arbor etc)
9. Work effectively under pressure with high attention to detail
10. Friendly and professional attitude with excellent telephone manner
11. Be flexible, organised and able to meet deadlines
12. Bring experience of working in a busy school office environment
13. Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Why Hays?
14. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
15. Long term temporary contract for security
16. Access to Hays' CPD Library with 1000s of relevant courses
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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