Job Description

Are you super organised, great with people, and looking for a role where no two days are the same?

We're looking for a School Admin Assistant/Receptionist to join our friendly team at a large secondary academy in Blackpool, FY4. You'll be the first face people see when they walk through our doors - so if you're welcoming, helpful, and love keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

This role offers a term-time temporary contract initially, operating across 39 weeks of the year, with the potential to transfer to a permanent contract for the right person.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Pay: NJC5-6 pro rota equivalent.

What you'll be doing:

  • Welcoming visitors, students, and parents with a smile.
  • Answering phones, emails, and helping with day-to-day enquiries.
  • Keeping attendance records up to date and following up if students are off.
  • Helping with printing, filing, newsletters, and school events.
  • Ordering supplies and keeping the office stocked.Supporting the team with various administrative tasks.
  • Helping out with social media updates and basic finance administration.
  • Making sure everyone stays safe by following safeguarding procedures.

What we're looking for:

  • Someone organised, friendly, and calm under pressure.
  • Great communication skills - both written and spoken.
  • Confident using email, Word, Excel, and other basic IT tools.
  • Previous office or school office experience.
  • A team player who's happy to pitch in wherever needed.
  • Experience working in a school is a bonus (but not essential).
  • Willingness to complete first aid and safeguarding training.
Why join Tradewind?
  • Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
  • Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.
  • Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you.
  • Agency worker regulation protected!
  • Your well being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
  • We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.

For more information please contact Kara on 01772 977 333 or Kara.Gardner@twrecruitmnt.com