MAT Administrator

Prime7 Mat; Banbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime7 Mat in Banbury is seeking an organised administrator to provide essential support across busy school settings. The role requires strong literacy, numeracy and the ability to manage competing deadlines with discretion.

You will use MS 365 daily, handle confidential information, maintain accurate records and collate data for reports. The post emphasises teamwork, resilience and professional communication with parents, suppliers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above, or equivalent qualifications or demonstrable equivalent skills.
• Experience of providing organised administrative support, managing competing deadlines and maintaining accurate records in a busy environment.
• Experience of handling confidential information with discretion and following agreed procedures.
• Experience in a school, academy trust or comparable organisation, including familiarity with school governance and administrative processes.
• Use of Arbor or another school MIS, financial systems, payroll or recruitment administration.

Skills

MS 365

Written communication

Data handling

Attention to detail

Research skills

Teamwork

Time management

Discretion/confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

GCSEs (English & Maths) 4+

Tools

Arbor MIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Essential qualifications and experience

• . GCSE English and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above, or equivalent qualifications or demonstrable equivalent skills.
• . Experience of providing organised administrative support, managing competing deadlines and maintaining accuraterecords in a busy environment.
• . Experience of handling confidential information with discretion and following agreed procedures.

Essential skills and personal qualities

• . Confident use of Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook and online collaboration tools, with the ability to learnnew systems.
• .Strong written communication, proofreading and document formatting skills, with close attention to detail.Ability to collate and check data, maintain spreadsheets and present information clearly for different audiences.
• . Ability to research information from reliable sources and summarise relevant findings, deadlines and actions accurately.
• .Demonstrates resilience and adaptability, maintaining a calm, professional and solution-focused approach whenmanaging competing priorities or challenging situations, and recognising when to seek support or escal...
• . A professional, friendly and helpful manner, with effective communication skills when working with colleagues,parents, suppliers and other stakeholders
• . Ability to work independently and as part of a team, use initiative appropriately, prioritise work and remain calm underpressure.
• .Sound judgement about confidentiality, permissions and when to seek advice or escal...
• .Commitment to safeguarding, equality, professional development and the Trust’s values; ability to work across Trustschools as required by agreed arrangements.

Desirable experience and knowledge

• . Experience in a school, academy trust or comparable organisation, including familiarity with school governance andadministrative processes.
• . Use of Arbor or another school MIS, financial systems, payroll or recruitment administration.
• . Website content management, social media, marketing materials and online questionnaires.
• . Support for policy schedules, data protection requests, health and safety records or compliance monitoring.
• . Researching grants, supporting funding applications or coordinating projects
• . Willingness to undertake appropriate training courses and professional development qualifications to expand the rolesresponsibilities in time.