Administration Officer

Chenies School; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenies School is a small, welcoming village school committed to delivering an exceptional educational experience for all pupils. We are seeking an organised Administrative Officer to join our friendly team and support the smooth running of the school office.

You will provide high-quality administrative support across the school, manage reception, handle enquiries, organise trips and events, and assist HR with induction and staff administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, and office systems.
• Adept at multi-tasking in a busy environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with pupils, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line reception and handle enquiries from staff, parents, pupils and community.
• Deliver high-quality administrative support across the school.
• Administer school trips and events in line with policies.
• Assist the Trust’s HR team with induction, safer recruitment and staff administration.
• Work as part of a small office team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive & flexible

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chenies School is a delightful and highly regarded village school, with a happy, friendly family atmosphere.

Are you an organised, approachable, and efficient administrator looking to make a real difference in a school environment? We are seeking a dedicated Administrative Officer to join our team and support the smooth running of our excellent village school.

About the role:

This is a dynamic and varied position where you will:

• Provide high-quality administrative support across the school
• Providing a front-line reception service, handling enquiries and emails from staff, parents, pupils and the wider community.
• Administer school trips and events
• Assist the Trust’s HR team with induction, safer recruitment and staff administration
• Work as part of a small office team

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident managing multiple priorities in a busy environment
• A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Proactive, flexible, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experienced in administration (school experience is desirable but not essential)

Why join Chenies?

You will play a pivotal role in the smooth day-to-day running of the school office, acting as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors. You will lead administrative processes, manage office systems, and contribute to the positive, welcoming ethos that underpins everything we do. This is a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference supporting the wider school in delivering an exceptional educational experience for all pupils.

A comprehensive Job Description & Person Specification is attached, but the main functions of the role are described above.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applications have been received.

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.