Administration Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Portishead; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

High Down Schools are seeking to appoint an Administration Assistant to join our busy school office. This 23-hour-per-week role runs Monday to Friday, term-time only with 5 inset days, and is paid pro rata within a salary band.

You will handle enquiries, maintain school records and databases, support admissions and attendance, and provide general office and financial support while working closely with school staff and central teams.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities in a busy office.
• Experience in administrative or customer service roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle enquiries and maintain school records and databases.
• Support admissions and attendance processes and prepare communications.
• Provide general office and financial support as needed.
• Collaborate with school staff and central teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Highly organised

Admin experience

Excellent communication

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Administration Assistant Contract: Permanent Hours: 23 hours per week (Mon – Fri), Term-Time only, plus 5 Inset days Grade: JG 3 SCP 5 – SCP 6 / £25,583.00 – £25,989.00 per annum pro rata Actual Salary: £13,968.41 - £14,190.09

The Role

High Down Schools are seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and welcoming Administration Assistant to join our busy school office. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day administrative, financial and organisational processes of the school. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, carers and visitors, you will provide a friendly and efficient service while helping to ensure the smooth running of school operations. The role includes a wide range of administrative responsibilities including managing enquiries, maintaining school records and databases, supporting admissions and attendance processes, preparing communications for families and providing general office support. You will work closely with school staff and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership central teams to deliver high-quality administrative support across the school community. This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised, methodical and able to work effectively in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions
• Has experience working in an administrative, office or customer service role
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• Can work with accuracy, attention to detail and complete confidentiality at all times
• Has strong IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to accurately maintain school databases and records
• Can manage sensitive information appropriately and exercise sound judgement
• Has good time management skills and can prioritise workload effectively
• Will actively contribute to the positive culture and values of both the school and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership

In return our friendly and successful school can offer:

• A genuinely inclusive school where every member of the community is valued
• A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively
• Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn
• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children and families
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive governors, parents and colleagues
• The opportunity to work within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, a thriving and ambitious multi-academy trust

Our school

High Down Schools are comprised of a large Infant and Junior school set in lovely green surroundings. It is a happy place, with a strong reputation for being a very caring and high attaining school which provides a rich and inspiring education. Our dedicated staff have the highest aspirations for our children and are committed to nurturing and developing children’s learning. Each child is valued for their own talents, strengths and personality and we encourage the children to succeed and reach their potential, to have high self-esteem and a belief that they can achieve. Recent OFSTED inspections have judged both schools to be good. High Down Schools’ motto is Believing, Achieving, Learning for Life. We want our pupils to be inquisitive and develop a passion for learning that lasts for the rest of their lives. Our role is to help them blossom and grow: learning new skills, having new opportunities and challenges. When they transfer to secondary school, we want our pupils be well-prepared, responsible, confident, mature and have the happiest memories of their time with us.

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust. The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools. We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home

Closing Date

Closing Date: Tuesday 8 September Interview Date: TBC The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.