School Receptionist

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a school experienced Administrator to start immediately at a welcoming SEN school in the Halesowen area.

The successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out general administrative duties including signing visitors in and out of the school in line with safeguarding procedures, updating the school CRM system, managing attendance records, and responding to general enquiries. Applicants must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and have previous experience using SIMS, CMIS, ARBOR or BROMCOM.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated school office team within a specialist SEN setting. The expected salary range for the role is between £14 and £17 per hour, depending on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Day-to-day attendance monitoring
• Updating and maintaining student records
• Using SIMS/CMIS/BROMCOM/ARBOR systems effectively
• Maintaining accurate pupil attendance records
• Providing administrative support across the school
• Presenting attendance and pupil data to senior leaders
• Supporting safeguarding and visitor procedures
• Liaising professionally with staff, parents, and external agencies
• Working in a highly organised and efficient manner

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have previous school administration or attendance experience
• Ideally have experience working within an SEN school environment
• Be highly motivated, professional, and forward-thinking
• Have proficient IT and data management skills
• Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills
• Be able to build positive working relationships with staff, pupils, and parents
• Have a good understanding of school attendance and safeguarding procedures

What to Expect from Applicants

We are looking for applicants with prior experience working within a school administration role. Experience using SIMS, CMIS, BROMCOM or ARBOR is essential.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks.