School Admin & Events Coordinator

Cottenham Village College; Northstowe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Cottenham Village College is seeking a highly organised Administration Assistant to join our operations team. You will provide comprehensive administrative support across reception, communications, finance, recruitment, student services and school events, acting as a key contact for staff, students, parents and visitors.

You will work with IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases, support safeguarding and GDPR practices, and help maintain accurate records across school information

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced administrative environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident using a range of IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional communication and ability to build relationships with staff, students, parents and visitors.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to departments across the college.
• Assist with reception duties and respond to enquiries from students, families, visitors and external partners.
• Support financial administration, including processing orders and handling income in line with procedures.
• Coordinate communications with parents and carers across platforms.
• Assist with organising trips, events and parents' evenings.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities for new staff.
• Maintain records and support school information systems.
• Provide administrative support to senior leaders as required.
• Assist in managing the school's communication channels and social media.

Job description

Cottenham Village College is seeking a highly organised Administration Assistant to join our operations team. You will provide comprehensive administrative support across reception, communications, finance, recruitment, student services and school events, acting as a key contact for staff, students, parents and visitors.

You will work with IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases, support safeguarding and GDPR practices, and help maintain accurate records across school information