Receptionist and Administrator

Laurus Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational trust located in Manchester is looking for a dedicated Receptionist and Administrator to efficiently manage front desk duties and provide essential administrative support. The successful candidate will be welcoming and professional, responding to enquiries, and assisting in the documentation needed for smooth school operations. This role is contracted for 37 hours a week on a Term Time Only basis. The Trust offers a supportive work environment and values work/life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Access to professional learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Reliable, enthusiastic, and confident personality.
• Ability to provide confidential administrative support.
• Strong communication skills to respond to enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and students.
• Prepare documents and reports for the school using necessary tools.
• Assist in the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Skills

Reception/Administration experience

Sound educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A*-C)

Experience working in a school environment

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

* Receptionist and AdministratorNEWFast Apply# Receptionist and AdministratorEmployerLocation: Manchester, Greater ManchesterContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £22,077 - £23,156 (Actual salary)Posted: 3rd February 2026Start Date: 20th April 2026Expires: 23rd February 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 20th April 2026Job ID: 1532635Job Reference: LT001756Start Date: 20th April 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1532635* Share :We are delighted to be seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and confident Receptionist and Administrator to join our friendly team at Didsbury High School. This is a key role within the school, where you will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and students, offering a warm, professional, and welcoming presence at reception. Alongside this, you will provide efficient and confidential administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school and contributing positively to our vibrant school community.If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.This position is contracted on a **37 hours per week Term Time Only basis (Part time would be considered for this position, please specify this within your application)**. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.**Job Purpose** (Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details)* Respond to enquires from visitors, staff and students.* Provide confidential administrative support to the school including the preparation of documents and reports using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.**Key Skills & Experience*** Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A\*-C) or equivalent.* Reception/Administration experience.* Experience working in a school environment.To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.*We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.*Proposed Interview date: 25th February*Disability Confident Employer**We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Didsbury High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Didsbury High SchoolPart of### The Laurus Trust