Receptionist Administrator

Term Time Only, 39 weeks, 36 hours per week.

£33,291 - £34,779 AYR / £28,510 - £29,784 TTO (Actual Salary)

Working Hours:  

8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday

8am to 2pm Friday 

We are seeking a friendly, well presented and organised individual to join our supportive and welcoming team.  This role is crucial to presenting a positive, professional and outstanding impression of Lady Margaret School, to students, staff, parents and the wider community.

About the Role

Responsibilities will range from managing reception and being the first point of contact for the school, to providing dedicated administration support to the students and staff across all year groups.

The successful candidate must be punctual as you are responsible for opening reception every morning.  You must be able to navigate a fast paced, vibrant reception environment with confidence and efficiency.  Customer service is something you really enjoy and you’re good at dealing with all various stakeholders, face-to-face, on the phone or by email. You’re a multi-tasker who can work well under pressure and uses initiative.   

The role commands a high level of IT skills with a working knowledge and experience of Excel, Word and Outlook.  A good standard of written and spoken English is absolutely essential.  

About Lady Margaret School

Our exam results reflect the hard work of our students and staff. In 2024, 93% of our girls attained GCSE English and Mathematics at grades 9-4.  At A Level, our results are consistently outstanding, with high numbers of girls progressing to a wide range of Higher Education courses. In 2024 73% of grades were A*-B. Students at LMS have an excellent record of securing places at top universities.

What you can expect from us

• A supportive school that has staff well-being at its core
• Excellent career progression opportunities in addition to the high quality CPD which is part of our established systems for staff support and development
• A comprehensive benefits package including defined government pension scheme (ER’s contribution 23.9%), employee assistance programme, flu vaccination vouchers and Cyclescheme · A convenient location served by excellent transport links, close to local amenities and green spaces.

Early applications are encouraged.  Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Lady Margaret School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.