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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.
- 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?
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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.
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Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you.
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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.
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