Reception & Admin Officer – School Office (Term-Time)

Christ The King Catholic Primary School; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Counselling support

Job summary

Christ the King Catholic School in Coventry is seeking an Administration Assistant for a permanent role, term-time plus inset days. You will provide a welcoming reception, handle calls and emails, and support the Office Manager and Headteacher with daily administrative tasks.

The post requires competence with Windows software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with school office procedures; Arbor MIS experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Reception and administrative support with safeguarding awareness.
• Experience with school office procedures and Arbor MIS (desirable).
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook on Windows.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming reception and sign-in for visitors with safeguarding checks.
• Filter calls, log messages, arrange meetings and manage diaries.
• Support word processing, photocopying, emailing and website updates.
• Organise after-school clubs across sites using Arbor MIS, manage payments and registers.
• Maintain pupil and school records; monitor office supplies and orders.
• Liaise with Local Authority, suppliers and external agencies as needed.
• Support school medical arrangements and safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Confidentiality and safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 3 Business & Administration

Tools

Arbor MIS

Word

Excel

Outlook

Windows

Job description

Christ the King Catholic School in Coventry is seeking an Administration Assistant for a permanent role, term-time plus inset days. You will provide a welcoming reception, handle calls and emails, and support the Office Manager and Headteacher with daily administrative tasks.

The post requires competence with Windows software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with school office procedures; Arbor MIS experience is desirable.