Trust Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive Primary School seeking an experienced Office Administrator to join their busy school office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing excellent administrative support.
The Role
As the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. You'll be responsible for a range of administrative duties while maintaining a professional and welcoming atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities include -
* Welcoming visitors, parents, and pupils to the school
* Answering and directing telephone calls and responding to emails
* Managing attendance records and pupil information
* Maintaining accurate school records and filing systems
* Supporting with admissions and pupil data
* Preparing letters, reports, and general correspondence
* Ordering stationery and office supplies
* Processing invoices and handling general finance administration where required
* Supporting the Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks
* Using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or ScholarPack (desirable)
* Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
* Has previous administrative experience, ideally within a school environment
* Has excellent communication and customer service skills
* Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Can prioritise a busy workload and work independently
* Is confident using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
* Has experience using school management systems (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or ScholarPack) or is willing to learn
* Has a professional, friendly, and approachable manner
* Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
In Return
* A welcoming and supportive school environment
* Competitive daily rates of pay
* Ongoing support from your dedicated Trust Education consultant
* Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
* Access to a variety of schools across the local area
If you're an experienced administrator looking to make a difference in a school setting, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£85.44 - £120.00 per day