Administrator

Teaching Vacancies; Witham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a school front-office administrator to join the team. The successful candidate will handle word processing tasks, be computer-literate, and act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and pupils.

GCSEs A-C in Maths and English are expected, with prior school office administration experience preferred. First aid training is an advantage, and confidentiality is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Word processing and general computer literacy required; SIMS knowledge desirable.
• GCSEs A-C in Maths and English or equivalent are expected.

Responsibilities

• Front office duties; first point of contact for visitors and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle tasks with discretion.
• Demonstrate strong listening and communication with parents, pupils and the school community.

Skills

Word processing

Interpersonal skills

Under pressure

Organisation

Listening

Education

GCSE A-C in Maths & English

Tools

Word

Excel

Publisher

SIMS

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Applicants should have good word processing skills and be computer literate (Word, Excel and Publisher) with knowledge of SIMS desirable. It is an expectation that candidates hold GCSE grades A- C, or equivalent, in both Maths and English. Previous school office administration is desirable.

The individual must have the ability to work under their own initiative and be able to work calmly under pressure. He/she must also be organised in their working practices, whilst understanding the need for tasks to be put aside when something needing more immediate attention arises. Confidentiality is of paramount importance.

Working in the front office, this position is the first point of call for visitors, so a cheerful personality is a must. We strive to build excellent relationships with our parents, pupils and the wider school community, so the ability to listen and the desire to help are also essential to the role.

You should have good interpersonal skills and be first aid trained or willing to undertake a First Aid course.

What the school offers its staff

CPD opportunities

Friendly and professional team

Commitment to safeguarding

Inspires Multi-Academy Trust are committed to: Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people; promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued; promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs; and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment. and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.