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General Admin Assistant | Outstanding Secondary School |...

Are you organised, approachable and confident working in a busy office environment? An Outstanding secondary school in Reading is looking for a General Admin Assistant to join their school office on a temporary, full-time basis.

This is a varied position combining front-of-house reception duties with day-to-day administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with people while keeping things organised behind the scenes.

What you'll be doing:

  • Welcoming visitors, parents, pupils and staff to the school

  • Answering telephone calls and dealing with general enquiries

  • Managing emails and directing queries appropriately

  • Completing general administrative and data-entry tasks

  • Maintaining accurate school records and filing systems

  • Assisting with letters, documents and correspondence

  • Supporting the wider school office with day-to-day tasks

  • Handling information sensitively and maintaining confidentiality

The right person will be:

  • Organised and reliable with good attention to detail

  • Confident communicating with a range of people

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and administrative systems

  • Professional and friendly when dealing with visitors

  • Able to work calmly in a busy school environment

Role Details:
Reading
ASAP Start
⏰ Full-Time
Temporary

How to Apply:
Apply with your up-to-date CV. If shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.

Vacancy posted 12 hours ago
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