School Administrator/Receptionist 

Make a Real Difference at Ryefields

Do you want to be part of a school where every detail matters and every interaction makes a difference?

Ryefields is seeking an Administrator/Receptionist to provide a professional, welcoming and efficient administrative service that helps our school run smoothly and supports pupils, families and colleagues every day.  This is a 16-hour-per-week role, ideally worked Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8.00am–12.00pm, although we would consider a two-day working pattern or alternative arrangement for the right candidate.

This is a varied, people-focused role where you will be a key point of contact for families, visitors and professionals, while ensuring school systems, records and communication are accurate, organised and confidential.

Close Date: 14th October 2026

The Role

You will:

• Provide a welcoming reception and administrative service to pupils, families, visitors and colleagues
• Maintain accurate school records, databases and management information systems
• Support attendance, admissions, EHCP processes, reviews, examinations and other key school functions
• Prepare letters, reports, meeting documents and correspondence
• Manage telephone enquiries, emails, post, diaries and appointments
• Support student health, medication, first aid and welfare administration
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding and data protection procedures
• Support audits, inspections and statutory reporting requirements
• Build positive relationships with families, colleagues and external professionals
• Identify ways to improve administrative systems and processes

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organised, approachable, reliable and committed to providing an excellent service.

You will have:

• Previous administrative experience, ideally in education, care or a customer-focused environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital record-keeping systems
• An understanding of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team
• A calm, flexible and solution-focused approach
• A commitment to equality, diversity and positive outcomes for all pupils

Experience supporting pupils with SEND, medical administration or first aid would be advantageous, although training can be provided where required.

How to Apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, including all employment and education details.

For further information or assistance, please contact Emma in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Emma.McKay@theauroragroup.co.uk

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.