School Administrator

North Star 265°; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star 265° is seeking a personable and efficient Administrator to join our busy school reception. The role is 35 hours per week, term-time only with inset days and additional summer week requirements.

The post is based mainly at North Star 265° but may involve other Trust locations. You will ensure a high level of customer service to pupils, staff, parents and visitors, maintaining a calm, friendly and well organised front office.

Qualifications

• Previous school reception/administration experience preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply existing skills.
• Calm, professional and friendly manner at all times.
• Strong customer service and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist pupils, staff, parents and visitors in a courteous manner.
• Maintain a welcoming, well-organised office environment.
• Assist with routine administrative tasks and data handling.
• Be flexible to work across Trust locations as required.

Skills

Reception

Administrative support

Customer service

Organisational skills

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a personable, reliable, enthusiastic and efficient Administrator to be responsible for our busy school reception office.

You will be required to work 35 hours per week, term time only, including inset days with one extra week (4 days to be to be worked in the Summer holidays 1 day to be worked as required). Your main place of work will be at North Star 265°, but you may be required to work at other locations within the Trust.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in the smooth running of our school, with responsibility for ensuring that pupils, staff, parents / carers, visitors and all persons who come into contact with the school are dealt with in a friendly and helpful manner. You will be expected to provide a high standard of customer service and a well organised and welcoming office environment. Ideally you will have some school experience in a similar role or are able to demonstrate the capability to learn quickly and apply existing skills to this unique role. The post holder is expected to display calmness and professionalism at all times.

The attached job description and person specification outline the main requirements of the role.

You will be required to work 08:00-15:30 Monday to Friday.

We can offer you:

A friendly working environment where you will feel valued

An experienced, motivated and supportive staff team

Continued professional development to strengthen and enhance your skill set

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Trust with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development and career progression for the right candidate.

The Trust Board and staff at the School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.