Office Administrator

Michael Page; Cranleigh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Cranleigh seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support to leadership and staff. This role includes maintaining records, managing admissions, and ensuring smooth daily office operations. Ideal candidates should be organised, communicative, and possess experience in an educational setting.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Complimentary Hot Lunches

Free On-Site Parking

Professional Development

Wellbeing Support

Great Working Environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in administrative roles, particularly in education.
• Proficient in using SIMS or motivation to learn new systems.
• Exceptional organisational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to school leadership and staff.
• Maintain and update student and school records using SIMS.
• Manage admissions, attendance tracking, and data entry accurately.

Skills

Organisational abilities

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Education

Experience in administrative roles, preferably within an educational environment

Tools

School Information Management System (SIMS)

Job description

Please only apply if you have an in date Enhanced DBS and also must be able to drive!

Client Details

My client based in Cranleigh is a specialist school and college offering day and residential education for young people

Description

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the school leadership team and teaching staff.
• Maintain and update student and school records using the School Information Management System (SIMS).
• Respond to telephone and email inquiries, offering assistance to parents, visitors, and stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting and preparing reports, correspondence, and internal communications.
• Manage student admissions, attendance tracking, and data entry with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and school events for staff.
• Oversee the efficient daily operations of the school office, ensuring a well-organised environment.

Profile

The successful candidate for this role would need to have the below experience:

• Demonstrated experience in administrative roles, preferably within an educational environment.
• Proficient in using SIMS or highly motivated to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent organisational abilities and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, positive, and adaptable, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.
• Confident in engaging with colleagues at all levels, external agencies, and prospective parents, while showing empathy and understanding toward students' needs.

Job Offer

• Life Insurance
• Complimentary Hot Lunches
• Free On-Site Parking
• Professional Development
• Wellbeing Support
• Great Working Environment