This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, professional and friendly administrator who enjoys working in a busy school environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
The role will involve a range of administrative responsibilities, including answering enquiries, maintaining pupil records, supporting attendance administration, managing visitors and providing general office support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing general administrative support to the school office
Maintaining accurate pupil and staff records
Supporting attendance monitoring and administration
Welcoming visitors and following safeguarding procedures
Answering telephone calls and responding to general enquiries
Liaising professionally with parents, pupils and staff
Updating school systems and databases
Preparing documents, letters and reports
Supporting the wider school team with administrative tasks
Maintaining a professional and welcoming front-office environmentThe Ideal Candidate Will:
Have previous experience in school administration or a similar administrative role
Be highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be confident using IT and school management systems
Have a professional and friendly manner
Be reliable, proactive and able to work independently
Have a good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding
Be confident communicating with parents, staff and external agenciesWhy work with Smile Education?
Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists with a proven track record of supporting education professionals and providing access to a wide range of opportunities.
You will have a dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the application and placement process.
To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following:
School office administration
Reception or front-office administration
Attendance administration
Maintaining pupil records and databases
Using school management systems such as SIMS, ARBOR, BROMCOM or CMIS
Working within a busy school or education environment
Excellent customer service and communication
Availability to start immediately or at short noticeWe are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS and qualification checks.
SM1LES
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications
Salary description
£15.00 - £18.00 per hour