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School Administrator/Receptionist

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Recruiter
Tradewind Recruitment
Location
London
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
2 October 2026
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Job description

Tradewind are recruiting!

School Administrator / Receptionist - Redbridge

Immediate Start Full-Time Secondary School

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced School Administrator / Receptionist to join a welcoming secondary school in Redbridge for an immediate start.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, professional and approachable administrator who has previous experience working within a school or similar education setting and is confident managing a busy reception and administrative workload.

The Role

As a School Administrator / Receptionist, your duties will include:

Managing the school reception area and welcoming visitors, parents and students
Answering and directing telephone calls and responding to general enquiries
Supporting with attendance, student records and general school administration
Managing emails, correspondence, filing and data entry
Liaising with teaching staff, senior leaders, parents and external agencies
Supporting with safeguarding procedures, visitor checks and signing-in processes
Providing general administrative support across the school office
Using school systems and databases accurately and efficiently

The Successful Candidate

To be considered for this position, you must have:

Previous administration or reception experience - school experience is highly desirable
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong IT and organisational skills
The ability to work confidently in a busy school environment
A professional and friendly manner
Excellent attention to detail
The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively as part of a team

Experience using school systems such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or similar would be advantageous.

Location

The school is based in Redbridge and is easily accessible by public transport from surrounding East London and Essex areas.

Contract Details

Position: School Administrator / Receptionist Location: Redbridge Start Date: Immediate Contract: Full-Time, Temporary / Supply with potential for longer-term opportunities Experience: Previous relevant administrative/reception experience essential

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Competitive rates of pay
Access to a wide range of schools across London
Dedicated consultant support
Free CPD and professional development opportunities
Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities
Support throughout the registration and placement process

Interviews and registrations are taking place immediately, so apply today if you have the relevant experience and are available to start straight away.

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