Office Administrator

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Castleford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Castleford is looking for a highly organized School Office Administrator. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and experience in school MIS systems. Responsibilities include serving as the first point of contact, managing the booking system, and supporting school events. The role requires a commitment to safeguarding and supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

Benefits

A welcoming and supportive staff team

Commitment to professional development

Excellent pension package

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office environment preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and students.
• Answer phone calls and respond to emails effectively.
• Manage the booking system for wraparound care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in office software

Education

Experience with school MIS systems

Commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Castleford, is seeking a highly organized and efficient School Office Administrator to join our team. The role involves supporting our children, families, and staff from the school office. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience with school MIS systems, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

1. Serving as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and students, providing a welcoming and helpful presence.
2. Answering phone calls and responding to emails, taking messages, and directing inquiries appropriately.
3. Monitoring and managing the booking system for wraparound care.
4. Supporting school admissions processes and record-keeping.
5. Using the school's Management Information System (MIS) to manage student data and track attendance.
6. Finance administration and the use of online payment systems.
7. Supporting school events and administrative duties.

The successful candidate will:

1. Be enthusiastic, highly motivated, hardworking, and committed to supporting parents and staff.
2. Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
3. Possess strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in office software, and experience with school-specific finance and MIS systems.
4. Be a practicing Catholic or committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

What the school offers its staff:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Support and collaboration from a strong partnership of 15 schools within the Trust.
• A commitment to professional development.
• A friendly and caring school and parish community.
• An enthusiastic and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council.
• An excellent pension package.
• Health and wellbeing support.

Commitment to safeguarding:

Our organisation is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the "keeping children safe in education" guidance. Offers of employment are subject to relevant checks, including:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical assessments
• Online and social media checks
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work verification
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.