Office Administrator - Term Time

Turner Schools; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational trust in Folkestone is looking for a highly reliable School Office Administrator. The role includes being the first point of contact for parents and children, managing communications, and ensuring smooth operation of the school office. Candidates should have strong IT skills, effective communication abilities, and preferably prior school experience. Benefits include professional development opportunities and healthcare access.

Benefits

Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare

Outstanding professional development

Regular wellbeing and social activities

Counselling and mental wellbeing support

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking with access to E chargers

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Passionate about supporting children and the community.
• Ability to make students feel valued and safe.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for parents, children, and visitors.
• Organize and prioritize workload effectively.
• Update websites and social media platforms.

Skills

Reliability

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Knowledge of BROMCOM

Job description

Folkestone Primary is looking to appoint a highly reliable, efficient and adaptable School Office Administrator to join our busy school. The position is 37 hours per week (7.45 - 3.45 Monday - Friday) term time + 2 weeks (to include INSET days). Folkestone Primary is part of the innovative Trust, Turner Schools – committed to leading schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. You will often be the first point of contact for our parents, children and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about supporting our children and the community
• Have the ability to make our pupils feel valued and safe
• Enjoy working as a team
• Offer enthusiasm and energy to the role
• Have excellent IT skills
• Have the ability to communicate well (written, face to face, telephone)
• Be able to organise and prioritise your workload
• Knowledge of BROMCOM – although training will be given
• Have experience in updating websites and Facebook
• Have previous school experience

About Turner Schools

At Folkestone Primary, our priority is for children to develop a love of learning, inspired by quality first teaching. We work tirelessly to ensure that our children enjoy a stimulating and diverse education; learning is irresistible, children are happy, feel safe and valued. We are a caring community with a committed team who role model high expectations of learning and behaviour. Prospective employees are encouraged to visit us to find out, first hand, how we prepare children to be successful in life. Folkestone Primary is part of Turner Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:

• Chartham Primary School
• Dover Christ Church Academy
• Folkestone Primary
• Folkestone Academy
• Morehall Primary
• Martello Primary
• St Stephens Infant School
• Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development. Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children's futures…Empowering children's futures…Strengthening communities.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to thorough recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment.

Benefits of Working for Turner Schools

• Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare
• Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute
• Regular wellbeing and social activities
• Counselling and mental wellbeing support
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children's experiences
• Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
• Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers

Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com

We warmly invite and encourage you to visit our school. We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Start Date: ASAP