Administrative Assistant

Bailey's Court Primary School; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time role

Friendly office team

Job summary

Bailey's Court Primary School is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the school. Working 19.5 hours per week over three days (Wed-Fri) during term time, you will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors and will manage calls, emails, and general admin tasks.

You will assist with co-ordinating work experience, payments, DBS checks, staff records, and school trips, while using the MIS system confidentially and maintaining pupil data.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in an administrative role.
• Calm, professional and approachable manner.
• Confident with IT systems and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Providing front of house support, welcoming parents, pupils and visitors.
• Managing telephone calls, emails and general correspondence.
• Assisting with general school administration, including co-ordination of work experience, chasing payments, first-aid/medical admin, ordering of school milk, HR admin including staff absence, DBS checks and maintaining staff records.
• Administering additional activities e.g. school trips, cycle training.
• Using the school management information system accurately and confidentially.
• Maintaining pupil records and supporting data administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Administrative experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a School Administrative Assistant at Bailey's Court Primary School. This is a part time, term time only position for 19.5 hours per week (8.30am-4pm), over 3 days (preferably Wed-Fri)Salary: HAY 10 £27,709-£29,071 FTEWe are seeking someone who is friendly, organised and motivated to join our welcoming primary school community. This role is central to the day-to-day running of the school and plays an important part in supporting pupils, families, staff and visitors. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and office staff, the successful candidate will help ensure out school office is efficient, approachable and child-centered.

• Providing front of house support, welcoming parents, pupils and visitors
• Managing telephone calls, emails and general correspondence
• Assisting with general school administration, including the co-ordination of work experience, chasing payments, first-aid/medical admin, ordering of school milk, HR admin including staff absence, DBS checks and maintaining staff records
• Administering additional activities e.g. school trips, cycle training
• Using the school management information system accurately and confidentially
• Maintaining pupil records and supporting data administration

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Experience in an administrative role (school experience desirable but not essential)
• A calm, professional and approachable manner
• Having a 'can-do' attitude and strong initiative for the variety of situations each day may bring
• Confidence using IT systems and handling sensitive information

What Bailey's Court Can Offer You:

• A friendly and supportive team
• Professional development opportunities
• A role that makes a real difference to children and families