School Administrator

SCCU Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational organization in Northampton is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist to support the front office team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth office operations and providing reception cover for parents and visitors. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in IT, especially Microsoft Office, are essential. The role requires a calm, professional demeanor and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Mandatory pre-employment training at no cost

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Confidently liaise with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive data.
• Willingness to learn school information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception cover and act as main point of contact for parents/carers, visitors.
• Monitor pupil attendance and report.
• Ensure compliance with data protection (GDPR) requirements.
• Support smooth day-to-day admin operations.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Good communication skills

Experience with sensitive data

Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office

Calm and professional demeanour

Job description

School Office Administrator

Location: Northampton

Salary: Competitive, dependant on salary

Contract Type: Full time

Mandatory pre-employment training to be provided (at no cost to you)

• Level 2 Principals of Business Admin

We are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to be part of the front of office team. The successful candidate will have a key role contributing to the smooth running of our busy office. This is a varied role and will require a person who is confident and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Duties Will Include

• Provide reception cover and act as main point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and telephone/email enquiries.
• Pupil attendance monitoring and reporting
• Managing and ensuring compliance with data protection (GDPR) requirements.
• You will help ensure smooth day-to-day admin operations and support a welcoming, organised environment for pupils, staff and parents.

Desired Qualities & Skills

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Good communication skills able to liaise confidently with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies.
• Experience of working with sensitive data and maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and willingness to learn school information management systems.
• A calm, friendly and professional demeanour, able to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic school environment.

Eligibility criteria for mandatory pre-employment training

• You must be 19+
• Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years
• Not currently in education
• Currently unemployed or in receipt of low wage (Under £25,750)

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