School Administrator

Old Leake Primary Academy; Fosdyke; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Days

Employee Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Old Leake Primary Academy in Fosdyke is seeking a proactive School Administrator to be the friendly front of house, manage calls, emails and parent communications, and support daily office operations.

You will use Microsoft 365, handle GDPR/data protection, supervise admin staff and assist with pupil welfare by providing First Aid where trained. Grade 4 in Maths and English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold Grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Experience in a school setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Manage school communications via email, phone, digital platforms and social media.
• Support the use of Microsoft 365 and cloud-based systems for documents and collaboration.
• Lead and support the day-to-day operation of the school office and supervise admin staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Provide First Aid support where trained and assist with pupil welfare.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold the academy's values.

Skills

Front-of-house

Communication

MS 365

Data protection

First Aid

Education

Grade 4 in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, stimulating and open academy where all children try to do their best - from the minute they enter, to when they leave for secondary school. We have high expectations for all pupils. We welcome diversity and shared experiences, interests and strengths. Each class is a vibrant, exciting, learning centre where children are challenged in a supportive and caring environment. We are proud of our academy and our learners' academic and personal achievements.

Working closely with our school values of:

We believe that we have the ingredients to allow children to enjoy their learning whilst enabling great building blocks for their future journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, visitors and external agencies, providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service.
• Manage school communications through email, telephone, digital platforms, parent communication systems and social media channels.
• Support the effective use of Microsoft 365 and cloud-based systems for document management, collaboration and information sharing.
• Lead and support the day-to-day operation of the school office, including the supervision and development of administrative support staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR, data protection requirements and Trust policies.
• Provide First Aid support, where trained, and assist with pupil welfare needs throughout the school day.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school and support the academy's vision, values and commitment to excellent customer service.

Essential Criteria:

• Applicants are required to hold Grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience of working within a school environment

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling, 24/7 GP service and wellbeing services
• 2 Wellbeing Days per academic year
• Employee Benefits Platform including hundreds of discounts on many highstreet retailers
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.