Office Administrator

Kingfisher Special School; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

Additional agreed days

Job summary

Kingfisher Special School and Halcyon Way School are seeking a capable Office Administrator to ensure smooth school operations and be the first point of contact for families, staff and visitors.

You will provide admin support, welcome guests, help organise events, manage data and assist with financial tasks, while upholding safeguarding and GDPR policies in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Confident communication and excellent customer service.
• Organised, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Team player with positive relationships with colleagues, families and visitors.
• Proactive and professional approach at all times.
• Desirable: experience in a school or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support across the schools.
• Welcome families, visitors and professionals with a friendly reception.
• Support teaching and learning through organising events and meetings.
• Carry out word processing, record keeping, data entry and financial administration.
• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety and GDPR responsibilities.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

ICT skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration

Job description

Are you an organised, professional and approachable individual who enjoys making a difference?
We are seeking a committed Office Administrator to join our dedicated team at Kingfisher Special School and Halcyon Way School.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the smooth running of our schools, providing high-quality administrative support and being the first point of contact for our families, staff, and visitors.

About the Role

As an Administrator, you will:

• Provide efficient and effective administrative support across the schools.
• Welcome and assist families, visitors, and professionals, ensuring a friendly and professional reception service.
• Support teaching and learning through organisation of events such as parents’ evenings, educational visits and meetings.
• Undertake a variety of office tasks including word processing, record keeping, data entry and financial administration.
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety and GDPR responsibilities are upheld in all aspects of your work.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Can communicate confidently and provide excellent customer service in person and over the phone.
• Is organised, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Works well in a team and builds positive relationships with colleagues, children, families and visitors.
• Demonstrates a proactive and professional approach at all times.

Desirable (but not essential) qualities include:

• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a school or similar environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, GDPR, and additional community languages.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive school community.
• A role where no two days are the same, and your contribution will make a real difference.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Term-time working plus additional agreed days.