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Urgent Admin Assistant - Preston

Are you a proactive, "hands-on" administrator looking for a rewarding part-time role? We are currently looking for a School Admin Assistant to join a highly regarded, secondary school in the Preston area This role is set to start immediately after the upcoming half-term break, making it the perfect time for a fresh start.

The Role at a Glance:

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm (Perfect for work-life balance!).
• Start Date: Post-half-term (June 2026).
• The System: The school uses Arbor. If you've used it before, great! If not, don't worry-it's very user-friendly

Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for the school, answering phones and welcoming visitors with a professional manner.
• Manage daily administrative tasks using the Arbor system, including data entry and pupil records.
• Collaborate with the wider office team to organise resources and handle daily post/emails.
• Liaise with teachers, support staff, and school leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Work closely with other administration staff to manage student attendance and sign-in procedures.
• Monitor and track administrative requests, supporting the office team on a flexible basis.
• Provide minor student-facing support in the main office, helping with enquiries with a friendly approach.

Essential requirements:

• Experience working within an office environment (school experience is a plus but not essential).
• Be comfortable and confident working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with both visitors and young people.
• Be proactive, flexible, and forward-thinking in your administrative supporting style.
• Basic IT literacy and confidence learning school database systems (like Arbor).
• Strong communication and team-player attitude.

Associated Benefits:

• Local parking.
• Public Transport nearby.
• Competitive daily pay rate.
• Weekly pay.
• Support from an exciting network of local schools.
• Access to free CPD.
• Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Education recruitment.
• CV and application support.
• Discounts.
• Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of £300 love 2 shop vouchers.

Whether you have years of school experience or are familiar with the sector and looking to return, your confidence and "can-do" attitude are what matters most.

Would you like to be considered? Please reply with your updated CV to Jessica at jessica.verndet@randstad.co.uk or call me directly now for more information.