Connex - Birmingham
School Administrator / Receptionist
Location: Harborne, Birmingham
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term (for the full academic year)
School Type: Mainstream Primary
We are working in partnership with a welcoming and well-established mainstream school in Erdington to recruit an experienced School Administrator / Receptionist to join their team ASAP.
This is a full-time, long-term role covering the entire academic year, offering an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of a busy school office.
The Role:
- Acting as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies
- Managing telephone calls, emails and face-to-face enquiries professionally
- Providing administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff
- Maintaining accurate pupil records and data (BROMCOM/ARBOR or similar systems)
- Supporting attendance, admissions and general office duties
- Ensuring safeguarding and school procedures are followed at all times
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a school office is essential
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence using school management systems and Microsoft Office
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
What’s on Offer:
- Full-time, long-term position for the academic year
- Supportive school environment
- Opportunity to make a real difference within a school community
- Competitive pay, dependent on experience
If you are an experienced school administrator or receptionist looking for a long-term opportunity ASAP, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to secure this role.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.