School Administrator (Maternity Cover) - Featherstone, Pontefract

ReedFeatherstonereedpublished 09/15/2026
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School Administrator | School Receptionist | School Office Administrator

Featherstone, Pontefract (WF7)

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:15am - 3:30pm

Maternity Cover: 1st February 2027 - October Half Term 2027

Reed Education

Reed Education are currently recruiting for an experienced School Administrator to join a friendly and supportive primary school in the Featherstone, Pontefract area on a full-time maternity cover contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled School Administrator, School Receptionist or School Office Administrator with previous experience working within a school environment. The successful candidate will become a key member of the school office team, providing administrative support while acting as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors.

The school utilises Bromcom , therefore candidates with previous Bromcom experience will be highly desirable.

Key Information School Administrator

  • Full-time position
  • Featherstone, Pontefract (WF7)
  • Monday to Friday
  • Working hours: 8:15am - 3:30pm
  • Start date: 1st February 2027
  • Maternity cover until October Half Term 2027
  • Competitive daily pay through Reed Education
  • Immediate interviews available

School Administrator Responsibilities

  • Managing the busy school reception and front office.
  • Welcoming visitors and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.
  • Answering telephone calls and responding to email enquiries.
  • Using Bromcom to maintain pupil records and school data.
  • Supporting attendance administration and reporting.
  • Maintaining accurate student and staff records.
  • Producing letters, reports and general school correspondence.
  • Assisting with admissions administration and parental communications.
  • Providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and wider school staff.
  • Handling confidential information professionally and accurately.

School Administrator Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should:

  • Have previous experience working as a School Administrator , School Receptionist , Attendance Officer , or School Office Administrator .
  • Have experience using Bromcom or another Management Information System (MIS).
  • Possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Be confident using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Be highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Be able to manage multiple tasks within a busy school office environment.
  • Have a professional and welcoming approach when dealing with staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

Why Apply Through Reed Education?

  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Access to training and development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a welcoming primary school.
  • Straightforward registration and compliance process.
  • Access to a wide range of education opportunities across West Yorkshire.

This opportunity would suit experienced candidates seeking School Administrator jobs in Pontefract , School Receptionist jobs in Featherstone , School Office Administrator jobs in West Yorkshire , or Bromcom Administrator roles within education settings .

If you have previous school administration experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a supportive school environment, I would be delighted to discuss this position with you.

Apply today through Reed Education to be considered for this School Administrator role in Featherstone, Pontefract.