Primary School Administrator Contract Part Time

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

Job Title: Primary School Administrator

Location: Lewisham
Contract: 5 days a week - Part-Time - Monday to Friday
Hours: Monday 09:00-14:00 / Tuesday 09:00-17:00 / Wed 09:00 - 13:30 / Thursday 09:00 - 13:30 / Friday 09:00 - 13:00
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Long Term Sickness
Experience: Minimum 1 year of school office experience
DBS: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service required

About the Role

We are currently seeking aSchool Administratorto work in a primary school and Lewisham.

Must have Arbor experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator looking for a new role within a supportive school environment. You will provide effective administrative and front-office support, working closely with the School Business Manager, Headteacher and wider school team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

We are looking for organised, reliable and professional administrators who understand the demands of working within a busy school environment and can confidently manage a range of administrative responsibilities.

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates with a minimum of 1 year's experience working within a school office and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Key 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 calendarsPreparing 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

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 1 year's experience working in a school office
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and approachable manner
• The ability to work confidently with staff, pupils, parents and visitors
• Good IT and administrative skills
• Experience using school information management systems
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy school environment
• A strong understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding within a school setting
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service