School Administrators & Receptionists

Employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Location: Batley, Yorkshire and Humberside, GB

Salary: GBP 15.0 - 18.0

Job type: FULL_TIME, TEMPORARY, Work From Home

Posted: 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

School Receptionist & Administrator Opportunities Batley, Huddersfield & Surrounding Areas September Starts Full-Time Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities Are you an experienced School Receptionist or School Administrator looking for your next opportunity in education? Following an incredibly busy year placing reception and administration professionals into both primary and secondary schools across Batley, Huddersfield and the surrounding areas, we're expecting demand to be just as high throughout the upcoming academic year. At Hays Education, we're looking for experienced school-based administrative professionals who can confidently hit the ground running from day one, supporting busy school offices and providing an outstanding first impression for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.Whether you're looking for your next long-term role or hoping to secure a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you. The RoleAssignments can vary depending on the school but may include: Managing the main school reception and welcoming visitors Handling incoming calls, emails and parent enquiries Maintaining accurate pupil records and attendance data Supporting admissions and leavers procedures Monitoring safeguarding and visitor sign-in processes Producing letters, reports and school communications Scheduling meetings and managing diaries Assisting with examinations administration and data entry Supporting school leadership teams with general administration Maintaining confidentiality at all times What We're Looking ForTo be considered, you'll ideally have: Previous experience working in a UK primary or secondary school office Experience in a receptionist, administrator, attendance, exams or general school support role Excellent communication and organisational skills The ability to multitask in a busy environment A friendly, professional and approachable manner Knowledge of safeguarding procedures within schools School Systems ExperienceWe're particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience using: SIMS Arbor Bromcom CPOMS Class Charts ParentPay Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel What You'll Receive Competitive weekly pay Full-time opportunities available immediately Long-term bookings with the potential to become permanent Access to a wide range of schools across Kirklees and surrounding areas Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant Opportunity to build experience across a variety of school settings If you're an experienced School Receptionist or Administrator available for a September start and ready to make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and join the growing network of education support professionals working with Hays Education across Batley, Huddersfield and West Yorkshire. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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