Full job description

Location: Downend Bristol

Pay: £13–£15 per hour (dependent on experience)

Type:Contract (1 Month Initially)

Hours: 5 Days Per Week (Mon 8.00am - 16.00pm, Tues - Fri, 8.00am - 13.00pm)

Start Date: September 4th, 2026

School Administrator / Receptionist

We are seeking an organised, professional, and friendly individual to join our team as a School Administrator within a primary school in Downend, Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator, school office professional, receptionist, or individual with strong administrative and customer service skills who is looking to work within a welcoming primary school environment.

The School Administrator will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school. Responsibilities may include providing administrative support to the school office, handling phone and email enquiries, welcoming parents, pupils, and visitors, maintaining accurate school records, supporting attendance administration, assisting teaching and senior leadership staff, and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

The successful candidate should have excellent communication and organisational skills, be confident using office and school-based systems, and demonstrate a calm, professional, and approachable manner when dealing with pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.

If you are reliable, adaptable, highly organised, and committed to supporting a positive and inclusive primary school environment, we would welcome your application.

Contract & Recruitment Information

Elementa is the recruiting partner. Applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process with Elementa. This includes full vetting and background checks, as well as an application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20), unless you already hold a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role, please apply with your full, up-to-date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless specifically requested otherwise, all candidates are paid via PAYE, providing the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer–employee relationship
• Training & Support – access to a wide range of free or heavily discounted training, including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, SEND awareness, Makaton, Thrive, and more
• Dedicated support – regular welfare contact and guidance from a dedicated candidate manager
• Fair pay policy – candidates are paid to scale; where variation applies, written agreement will be provided in advance
• Additional support services – access to trusted partner services, including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

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