Administration Officer

Riverbank Academy; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverbank Academy invites applications for an Office Administrator to provide comprehensive, efficient, and procedural administrative support. You will help ensure smooth daily routines and accurate maintenance of school records and core systems.

You will work 8:00 to 4:00 Monday to Thursday and 8:00 to 3:30 Friday, term time plus 5 days (39 weeks). This role offers development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle confidential pupil and staff information in line with GDPR.
• Knowledge of basic financial procedures: processing purchase orders, invoices, petty cash.
• Excellent organisation and ability to prioritise a high-volume workload within a procedural framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for daily school operations.
• Maintain school records and core systems accurately and securely.
• Communicate clearly with parents, staff and suppliers to exchange routine information.

Skills

Data protection (GDPR)

Finance awareness

Organisational skills

Professional communication

Accuracy in data input and record-keep

Education

GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

Job description

Riverbank Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Office Administrator to join the team. You’ll be responsible for providing comprehensive, efficient, and procedural administrative support, ensuring the smooth and compliant execution of daily administrative routines and the accurate maintenance of school records and core systems.Working hours:8:00 to 4:00 - Monday to Thursday8:00 to 3:30 - FridayTerm time plus 5 day (39 weeks/195 days)

Job requirements

• Good standard of general education (e.g., GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of data protection principles,particularly GDPR, relating to the handling of confidential pupil/staff information
• Finance Awareness of basic financial procedures, including processing purchase orders, invoices, and managing petty cash/small sums of money
• Organisational Skills - Excellent ability to organise and prioritise a high-volume, varied daily workload and manage frequent interruptions effectively within a procedural framework
• Professional, clear, and articulate communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively exchange routine information with internal and external contacts (e.g., parents, staff, suppliers).
• Proven ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and integrity in data input, financial transactions, and record-keeping.

Why join us?

As an Office Administrator within Riverbank Academy, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skill set within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

Interviews upon application