Job Details
Job Title: Admin Officer
Salary: £13.05 - £14.13 per hour
Hours: 31h per week (Monday to Friday)
Terms: Term Time + Training week
The School Admin Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the school. This position involves a variety of administrative tasks, including managing school records, managing office data and software systems, coordinating communication between staff, parents, and students, and supporting the school's daily activities. The School Admin Officer is a key point of contact for the school community and contributes to creating a welcoming and organised environment.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the school leadership team, including managing schedules, preparing documents, and handling correspondence. Assist the Senior Admin and Attendance Officer as instructed. Ad hoc duties, as necessary for the effective running of the school office.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records and other important documents.
- Communication: Serve as primary point of contact for parents, students, and staff, addressing enquiries and providing information as needed.
- Event Coordination: Assist in organising school events, meetings, and activities, ensuring all logistical details are managed effectively.
- Office Management: Support the day-to-day operations of the school office, including ordering supplies, managing inventory, and ensuring a tidy and efficient workspace.
- Support Services: Coordinate with external service providers, such as maintenance and IT support, to ensure the school’s facilities and systems are functioning properly.
- Data Protection: Comply with all aspects of The Data Protection Act 2018
- Policies: Adherence to all company policies and procedures
Experience:
- Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within an educational setting, is desired but not essential.
Skills:
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, excellent communication skills, proficiency in office software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel), and a friendly, approachable demeanour.
- Knowledge of school MIS (Bromcom) is desirable but not essential.
Attributes:
- A proactive and positive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Benefits:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Nurturing Work Environment: Benefit from on-site nurseries available during school terms and 52-week private nurseries at preferential rates.
- Extended Care Options: Enjoy access to our out-of-school and holiday clubs, also offered at discounted rates.
- Professional Growth: Embark on a journey of personal development with bespoke opportunities and comprehensive access to the Schoot CPD package.
- Technological Advancement: Experience our dynamic digital strategy, including 1-1 iPads for both pupils and staff.
- Dedicated Support: Rely on our on-site Trust HR and full-time IT support teams, dedicated to your needs.
- Strong Leadership: Be part of a team backed by committed Directors and Governors, and a leadership that values your workload and well-being.
- Inspiring Students: Teach pupils who are well-behaved, eager to learn, and who find joy and calm in their school life.
- A Family Ethos: Join a community that cherishes individual talent, empowering everyone to achieve their best.
Attached, you will find the application form, job description, and person specification for the position available. Please forward your application to vacancies@thequillcofetrust.org