School Administrator - Secondary School in Harlow, Essex

Location: Harlow Role Type: Front-Facing & Administrative Status: Competitive | Enhanced DBS Required About the Role Our client, a thriving and high-achieving Harlow, Essex secondary school, is seeking a friendly and professional School Receptionist to join their welcoming admin team. This is a busy, vital front-of-house position ideal for an organized individual who enjoys working in an educational environment and takes pride in making a warm, positive first impression for every visitor, parent, and student. Key Responsibilities Acting as the primary point of contact for parents, visitors, and external professionals, ensuring a welcoming environment. Managing incoming phone calls, general emails, and visitor sign-in and security procedures efficiently. Assisting with robust safeguarding protocols, including conducting visitor ID checks and maintaining security logs. Providing general administrative support to the school office and senior leadership team. Supporting smooth day-to-day school operations with a calm, composed, and professional demeanour. The Ideal Candidate Bringing previous background experience in a school-based reception, front-of-house, or administrative role. Possessing excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage positively with children, parents, and staff. Demonstrating strong administrative abilities with high attention to detail and reliable time-management skills. Showing confidence in using standard office software like Microsoft Office, email systems, and school databases. Maintaining a calm, resilient approach when managing a busy and dynamic school environment. Holding an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or showing a full willingness to undergo a new application. Why Work Here? This oversubscribed 11–18 mixed school boasts a Good Ofsted rating across all areas and academic results consistently well above the national average, placing it securely within the top 10% of schools in the borough. We have worked closely with leadership here for several years and have successfully placed multiple candidates, all of whom praise it as a wonderfully supportive, rewarding, and excellent place to work. How to Apply To take the next step in your career, please submit your CV today or contact us directly for more information.