School Administrator (Term time only + Inset Days)

Edward Peake CofE VC School; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Peake CofE VC School is seeking a self-motivated and highly organised School Administrator to support the administrative and organisational processes within our busy school office. Hours: 35 hours per week, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will handle a range of administration and reception tasks, work closely with senior managers to ensure smooth day-to-day running, and have GCSE-level education with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• GCSE level education or equivalent and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT
• Experience working in a school or similar office environment is desirable
• Good organisational and communication skills, able to work under pressure
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Reliable, flexible and highly organised

Responsibilities

• Support administrative and organisational processes within the busy school office
• Handle reception tasks and visitor liaison
• Work closely with senior managers to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the school
• Assist with day-to-day administrative duties and filing
• Contribute to maintaining a positive school environment

Skills

Organised

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Initiative

Education

GCSE level

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMs

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a self motivated and highly organised School Administrator to support with the administrative and organisational processes within our busy school office.

Hours: 35 hrs p/w, 8:30 - 4:00 pm Monday -Friday.

As a school administrator you will be responsible for a variety of administrative and reception tasks and will work closely with senior managers to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Applicants must have a good general education to GCSE level , be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and other computer applications and have previous experience of working in a school or similar office environment. The post holder must have good organisational and communication skills, be able to work well under pressure and have the ability to work on their own initiative as well part of a team.

The successful candidate should:

• have a working knowledge of SIMs or other school management systems (desirable but not essential as training will be given)
• be reliable, efficient , flexible and highly organised
• have a flexible and adaptable approach to work
• have a cheerful, warm and welcoming personality with the ability to communicate with children and adults alike

We can offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming school environment with a positive ethos
• Excellent support from an effective staff team already in place
• A commitment to on-going professional development and access to high quality professional learning opportunities
• A school committed to staff well-being
• A school where everyone is valued

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. A DBS check will be required for this post.