Admin Assistant – Preston.

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
• Start Date: Post‑half‑term (June 2026)
• The System: The school uses Arbor. If you’ve used it before, great! If not, it’s very user‑friendly.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the school, answering phones and welcoming visitors in 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 specialised in education recruitment.
• CV and application support.
• Discounts.
• Refer a friend scheme with a reward of £300 love‑to‑shop vouchers.

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