Administrator

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Wigan is seeking an excellent school administrator to serve as a welcoming point of contact. The successful candidate will work closely with the principal to support the school’s objectives through effective administration. Responsibilities include managing pupil information and attendance, handling front-of-house duties, and assisting with the administration of extracurricular activities. This role offers an annual salary of £22,254 and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Inclusive and diverse school community

Friendly and skilled staff

Commitment to professional development

Supportive leadership team

Focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• An excellent standard of Maths and English.
• Possess excellent IT skills including the use of MIS systems.
• Excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents, and the wider community.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and co-operate with their colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude.
• A proven track record of good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone calls and welcome visitors.
• Maintain pupil information using Arbor and other databases.
• Process payments from parents through Arbor.
• Manage nursery and in-year admissions.
• Record and manage pupil attendance data.
• Assist with the administration of extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills including MIS systems

Ability to motivate and inspire

Good standard of Maths and English

Job description

Overview

The Governors and Principal of our school are seeking to appoint an excellent school administrator who will also be a welcoming first point of contact for those visiting and contacting the school. The job holder will work closely with the principal/senior leadership team to ensure that the school’s objectives are supported by an efficient and effective administration team.

Responsibilities

• front of house duties, e.g., handling telephone calls and welcoming visitors;
• maintaining a range of pupil information, e.g., using Arbor and other databases;
• managing and processing payments from parents through Arbor;
• Using a range of online systems, e.g., for data transfer;
• managing nursery and in-year admissions;
• recording and managing pupil attendance data and contacting parents regarding pupils’ absence;
• assisting with the administration of extra-curricular activities and other programmes;
• completing and sharing information with external bodies

Qualifications and qualities

• An excellent standard of Maths and English
• Possess excellent IT skills including the use of MIS systems
• Excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider community
• the skills to motivate, inspire and co-operate with their colleagues, parents, pupils and other stakeholders
• ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situations
• a proven track record of good attendance

What we can offer you

• An inclusive and diverse school community
• Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff
• Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust
• A firm commitment to your professional development
• A supportive Leadership team
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing

Actual Salary £22,254 per annum TTO + 5 days

Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and pre-employment checks being carried out. References will be requested prior to interview.

To apply please visit our trust website at: Staff & Careers - Vantage Multi Academy Trust (vantageacademies.co.uk)

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