School Administration & Events Coordinator

MyNewTerm; Orpington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

MyNewTerm in the United Kingdom is seeking an organised administrator to support day-to-day school operations and front desk duties. The role involves handling correspondence, answering calls and emails, managing student records, and assisting with events such as Parents’ Evenings and Prize Giving.

You will coordinate refreshments, oversee reprographics during exams, and help with stock and medical records, ensuring smooth reception coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in school admin or reception is preferred.
• Ability to manage filing and archiving systems.
• Support event organisation and coordination of school activities.

Responsibilities

• Produce routine correspondence and drafting documentation.
• Answer office telephone calls and emails.
• Maintenance of student filing and archiving system.
• Assist with organisation, preparation and co-ordination of school events.
• Co-ordinate and provide refreshments and hospitality as required for events.
• Be the first point of call on reception.
• Assist with reprographics, especially during exam season.
• Manage student registers, attendance and punctuality including evacuation lists.
• Cover reception duties when required.
• Order stationary, medical and staff kitchen supplies and replenish as needed.
• Administer first aid to students and keep medical records up to date.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Reception & customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

MyNewTerm in the United Kingdom is seeking an organised administrator to support day-to-day school operations and front desk duties. The role involves handling correspondence, answering calls and emails, managing student records, and assisting with events such as Parents’ Evenings and Prize Giving.

You will coordinate refreshments, oversee reprographics during exams, and help with stock and medical records, ensuring smooth reception coverage as needed.