Provide front-of-school service and administrative support for an independent school
Your new company
Hays have partnered with an established independent school to recruit a School Services & Reception Coordinator to join their team in 2026. You will join a school committed to providing a safe, compliant, and supportive environment for students and staff. The organisation values professionalism, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Your new role
The first point of contact for students, families, visitors, and the wider community, you will embody values of respect, calmness, and connection while ensuring smooth operations across reception, student attendance, and health administration.
In this role, you will:
* Deliver courteous and responsive reception services, managing phones, emails, and visitor systems.
* Maintain accurate student attendance records and liaise with parents regarding absences.
* Coordinate the Health Room, administer first aid, and manage medical documentation.
* Support enrolments, marketing, finance, and events with administrative coordination.
* Uphold child safety and workplace health and safety standards.
* Contribute to a supportive team culture and community engagement initiatives.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
* Certificate III in Business Administration, Education Support, or equivalent experience.
* Previous administrative experience, ideally within an educational setting.
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Current Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)
* Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
What you'll get in return
* Permanent term-time position - 45 weeks (term-time plus allocated compliance weeks)
* January 2026 start
* Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment
* Professional development and training opportunities
* On-site parking
What you need to do now
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