School Administrator / Receptionist

School Administrator / Receptionist

Location: Dagenham, East London
Pay: £14.25 – £18.00 per hour, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Setting: Primary School

Horizon Teachers are currently recruiting for an experienced School Administrator / Receptionist to join a welcoming and well-established primary school based in the Dagenham area.

The school offers a supportive and friendly working environment with an established staff team. This is a busy and varied position where you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the school office and providing a professional service to pupils, parents and staff.

The school is easily accessible by public transport, with good Underground, National Rail and local bus connections within the wider Dagenham area. It is also conveniently located for candidates travelling by car, with straightforward access from the A13 and surrounding East London areas.

The successful candidate must have previous administrative experience within a primary school, hands-on experience using Arbor and be available to start immediately.

Key Responsibilities

Managing reception and acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff
Handling incoming calls, emails and general enquiries
Updating pupil information, attendance and records accurately using Arbor
Supporting with documentation, data entry and general school administration
Providing administrative support to the wider school team
Requirements

Previous administration/reception experience within a primary school
Previous experience using Arbor is essential
Strong IT, communication and organisational skills
Must be available to start immediately

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