Cover and supply administrator

Penair School; Truro; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Penair School in the United Kingdom is seeking an organised, proactive Cover & Supply Administrator to help ensure smooth daily operations. The role combines coordinating staff cover with general clerical duties, requiring discretion and a can-do attitude.

The successful candidate will support attendance and pupil records, assist with reception tasks, and supply high-quality clerical support to the school team.

Qualifications

• Ability to stay organised in a busy school office.
• Proactive approach to supporting staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily staff cover and communicate with supply agencies.
• Support attendance and pupil records administration.
• Assist with front desk/reception duties and general clerical tasks.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to the wider school team.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Word-processing skills

Job description

We are seeking an organised, proactive and professional Cover & Supply Administrator to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the school. Full training will be given.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining responsibility for staff cover arrangements with general administrative support. The successful candidate will coordinate daily staff cover, liaise with supply agencies, support attendance and pupil records administration, assist with reception duties and provide high-quality clerical support to the wider school team.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, have a positive, can-do attitude and strong organisational and word-processing skills,

An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and a genuine enjoyment of working in a school environment are essential. In return, we offer a supportive and welcoming school community, with opportunities for professional development, a varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life, and the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of students, staff and families. Full training given.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.