School Administrator

Grazeley Church of England Primary School; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Grazeley Church of England Primary School in Reading is seeking a proactive School Administrator to be the first point of contact for pupils, parents and staff, delivering a welcoming front-of-house service and supporting day-to-day office operations.

The role is part-time on a fixed-Term Contract (with potential for progression and more hours), based at the school, with access to professional development through The Keys Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy school office environment.
• Experience using Arbor MIS.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and email IT systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Professional, flexible and a team-focused attitude.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm and professional reception service, handling enquiries in person and by phone.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and support data systems (e.g. Arbor, school census).
• Support financial administration, including school meals, trips and clubs.
• Manage communications with parents (letters, emails and messaging systems).
• Assist with attendance, registers and general pupil administration.
• Undertake general office duties such as filing, photocopying and record-keeping.
• Support safeguarding procedures and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Skills

School office experience

Arbor MIS

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication skills

Tools

Arbor MIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email systems

Job description

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

As a member of The Keys Academy Trust, the successful applicant will have access to high quality professional development and career progression. This is a part-time role that will be based at Grazeley Church of England Primary School. This is a fixed-Term Contract (with potential progression to permanent and increased hours)

We are looking for a School Administrator who will:

• Provide a warm and professional reception service, handling enquiries in person and by phone
• Maintain accurate pupil records and support data systems (e.g. Arbor, school census)
• Support financial administration, including school meals, trips and clubs
• Manage communications with parents (letters, emails and messaging systems)
• Assist with attendance, registers and general pupil administration
• Undertake general office duties such as filing, photocopying and record-keeping
• Support safeguarding procedures and maintain strict confidentiality at all times

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working in a busy school office environment
• Has experience of using the Arbor MIS system
• Is confident using IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and email
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrates professionalism, flexibility and a positive, team-focused attitude
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why join us?

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience
• A chance to make a real difference to children and families

This is a one year fixed-Term Contract (with potential progression to permanent and increased hours)

We welcome and encourage visits to our school, to arrange a visit please email the school office: [e-mail] or call 0118 9883340.

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and references checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicationswithout regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status