School Admin & Front Desk Coordinator

Supply Desk Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

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Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd invites applications for an Admin Staff role at a school in Maidenhead. You will provide administrative support, manage office duties, and be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and staff.

The role requires strong organisational skills, effective communication, and familiarity with Microsoft Office. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other computer-based systems.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and professional administrative support to the school and wider staff team.
• Manage general office duties, including emails, telephone calls, filing, photocopying, and correspondence.
• Act as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date pupil and school records.
• Support with attendance administration, including monitoring and recording pupil attendance and following up on absences where required.
• Assist with the preparation of letters, reports, documents, and school communications.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure information is distributed appropriately.
• Support with school events, meetings, appointments, and general diary management.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive pupil, parent, and staff information.
• Liaise professionally with parents, carers, external agencies, and other professionals.
• Support the wider school team with administrative tasks as required.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and data protection requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Tools

Office software

Job description

Supply Desk Ltd invites applications for an Admin Staff role at a school in Maidenhead. You will provide administrative support, manage office duties, and be the first point of contact for parents, pupils and staff.

The role requires strong organisational skills, effective communication, and familiarity with Microsoft Office. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required for successful candidates.