Part-Time Primary School Administrator (Arbor & DBS Update Service)

Philosophy Education LTD.; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. in Lewisham is seeking a School Administrator to join a primary school and support the school office with front-office duties, data entry and correspondence.

The role requires at least 1 year of school office experience, Arbor experience, and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. You will work Monday to Friday with fixed hours, supporting the School Business Manager and Headteacher.

Qualifications

• Must have Arbor experience.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience working in a school office.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service is required.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the school.
• Managing the school reception and acting as a welcoming first point of contact.
• Answering and directing incoming telephone calls and enquiries.
• Welcoming visitors, parents, pupils and staff.
• Managing access to the school and monitoring visitors.
• Processing payments and handling basic financial administration.
• Maintaining accurate pupil, staff and school records.
• Updating and managing school databases and administrative systems.
• Supporting data management and producing reports where required.
• Managing room bookings and school calendars.
• Preparing letters, correspondence and other school documentation.
• Supporting attendance and other routine school administration.
• Assisting the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks.
• Monitoring and following school policies, procedures and administrative systems.
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Undertaking other reasonable administrative duties as delegated by the Headteacher or School Business Manager

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Professionalism

Stakeholder engagement

IT skills

Administrative skills

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Philosophy Education LTD. in Lewisham is seeking a School Administrator to join a primary school and support the school office with front-office duties, data entry and correspondence.

The role requires at least 1 year of school office experience, Arbor experience, and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. You will work Monday to Friday with fixed hours, supporting the School Business Manager and Headteacher.