Job Description

Receptionist Opportunity - Secondary School in Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Manchester
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Are you an experienced education professional with excellent administrative and organisational skills? Tradewind Recruitment is excited to be working with a welcoming secondary school in Manchester to recruit a professional Receptionist. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with prior experience in schools to contribute to the efficient running of the school office.

About the Role
As the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors, you will play a pivotal role in creating a positive and professional impression of the school. Working as part of the administrative team, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the school's front desk, greeting visitors and handling enquiries in a courteous manner.
• Answering and directing telephone calls efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate visitor logs and safeguarding procedures.
• Assisting with general administrative tasks, including managing correspondence, filing, and maintaining records.
• Supporting school staff with office-related tasks as required.

This full-time role is available for an immediate start and offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic school environment.

About You
To be considered for this position, you must:

• Have prior experience working in schools or the education sector, specifically in an administrative or receptionist role.
• Be confident using school management systems such as SIMS (or similar) and other IT platforms.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be organised, reliable, and capable of multitasking in a busy environment.
• Hold a valid DBS check on the update service or be willing to apply for one.

Unfortunately, applications from candidates without school-based experience cannot be considered.

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment specialises in matching education professionals with rewarding roles in schools. By joining us, you'll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant to support your job search.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive pay rates reflective of your experience and expertise.

Apply Today
If you have the experience and skills to thrive as a Receptionist in a secondary school environment, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to (url removed) to apply.

Tradewind Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.