School Administration Assistant — Impact & Growth

Teaching Vacancies; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Professional development through ECM

ECM Trust networks

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Barnsley is seeking an organised school administrator to join a supportive team. The role focuses on reception duties, accurate admin, and safeguarding compliance, with opportunities to develop professionally.

You will handle front-desk tasks, maintain records, communicate with parents and staff, and contribute to a positive learning environment for children. A background in office work and GCSEs is desirable, with ICT skills and training provided through ECM networks.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in a busy office environment with reception duties.
• GCSEs A-C including English and Maths.
• Good numeracy and keyboard skills; ICT proficiency.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and policies.
• Ability to handle challenging conversations with parents professionally.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults and work in a team.
• Understand school roles and responsibilities within teams.

Responsibilities

• Support reception and front-desk duties as part of daily admin.
• Maintain records, filing and computer-based tasks with accuracy.
• Assist safeguarding procedures, keeping records up to date.
• Liaise with parents and staff to support school operations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver admin services for pupils.

Skills

Office admin

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

ICT skills

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Parents liaison

Education

GCSEs A-C (English & Maths)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Teaching Vacancies in Barnsley is seeking an organised school administrator to join a supportive team. The role focuses on reception duties, accurate admin, and safeguarding compliance, with opportunities to develop professionally.

You will handle front-desk tasks, maintain records, communicate with parents and staff, and contribute to a positive learning environment for children. A background in office work and GCSEs is desirable, with ICT skills and training provided through ECM networks.