Admin Staff

Supply Desk Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd invites applications for an Admin Staff role at a school in Maidenhead. You will provide administrative support, manage office duties, and be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and staff.

The role requires strong organisational skills, effective communication, and familiarity with Microsoft Office. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other computer-based systems.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and professional administrative support to the school and wider staff team.
• Manage general office duties, including emails, telephone calls, filing, photocopying, and correspondence.
• Act as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date pupil and school records.
• Support with attendance administration, including monitoring and recording pupil attendance and following up on absences where required.
• Assist with the preparation of letters, reports, documents, and school communications.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure information is distributed appropriately.
• Support with school events, meetings, appointments, and general diary management.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive pupil, parent, and staff information.
• Liaise professionally with parents, carers, external agencies, and other professionals.
• Support the wider school team with administrative tasks as required.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and data protection requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Tools

Office software

Job description

Admin Staff

Location: Maidenhead

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing Date: 5th October 2026

Are you organised, reliable, and confident with administration? We are seeking a friendly and efficient Administrator to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and providing professional support to staff, pupils, parents, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and professional administrative support to the school and wider staff team.
• Manage general office duties, including emails, telephone calls, filing, photocopying, and correspondence.
• Act as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date pupil and school records.
• Support with attendance administration, including monitoring and recording pupil attendance and following up on absences where required.
• Assist with the preparation of letters, reports, documents, and school communications.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure information is distributed appropriately.
• Support with school events, meetings, appointments, and general diary management.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive pupil, parent, and staff information.
• Liaise professionally with parents, carers, external agencies, and other professionals.
• Support the wider school team with administrative tasks as required.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and data protection requirements.

Requirements

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other computer-based systems.
• A friendly, professional, and approachable manner.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• A good understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils' educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £150 collectively.

Supply Deskis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.