School Administrator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

Counselling service

Well-being days

Job summary

Sutton Park Primary School, part of The Prince Albert Community Trust, is seeking a School Administrator to run the school office and support the Senior Leadership Team. The role covers reception, switchboard, mail and records, with term-time hours (36.5 per week) and a focus on safeguarding and data protection.

You will handle queries from parents, pupils and staff, liaise with external agencies, and contribute to a positive school environment while maintaining confidentiality and professional

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration or office management.
• Experience working in an educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Run the school office and support the Senior Leadership Team with administration
• Provide a welcoming reception service and handle switchboard calls
• Handle mail, parcels and record-keeping
• Respond to queries from parents, pupils, staff and visitors
• Liaise with external agencies and internal support services
• Maintain safeguarding, data protection and security protocols
• Carry out other duties to keep the school running smoothly

Skills

Excellent communication and interçhan

Strong ICT and organisational skills

Resilient, flexible and highly orga­n​

Able to cope with interruption

Works well in a team and independently

Job description

School Administrator at Sutton Park Primary School, one of seven schools in The Prince Albert Community Trust, a multi-academy trust. The post runs the school office, covering reception, switchboard, mail, parcels and record-keeping in support of the Senior Leadership Team. It is term-time only at 36.5 hours, with daily contact with pupils, parents, staff and visitors. Visa sponsorship is not available, and fluent spoken English is an essential requirement.

What the job involves

• Run the school office and support the Senior Leadership Team with administration
• Provide a welcoming reception service and handle switchboard calls
• Handle mail, parcels and record-keeping
• Respond to queries from parents, pupils, staff and visitors
• Liaise with external agencies and internal support services
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Maintain safeguarding, data protection and security protocols
• Uphold the school and Trust's vision, ethos and policies
• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity at all times
• Support a positive team culture and work collaboratively with the school team
• Use strong ICT and organisational skills
• Carry out other duties to keep the school running smoothly

Experience

• Proven experience in administration or office management

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ICT and organisational skills
• Resilient, flexible and highly organised
• Able to cope with interruption
• Works well in a team and independently

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory online checks
• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Professional approach with strong confidentiality and integrity
• Fluent spoken English (essential under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016)

Nice to have

• Experience in an educational setting

What’s offered

• Health cash plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Free confidential advice and counselling service
• Well-being days