School Office Administration Assistant at Stramongate Primary School

Cumbria Education Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Administration Assistant to support the school community. Responsibilities include managing communication with children, staff, and parents, and assisting with various administrative tasks. The role offers opportunities for career development in a supportive and family-friendly environment. Strong multi-tasking and effective communication skills are essential. Candidates should be proficient in ICT and have a good telephone manner.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits package

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school office is desirable but not essential.
• Skills in handling interruptions and prioritizing tasks are key.

Responsibilities

• Support children, staff, or parents and answer phones.
• Order lunch and write a school newsletter.
• Uphold the school’s values and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Excellent multi-tasking

Effective communication

Proficient ICT skills

Good telephone manner

Excellent English language, spelling, and grammar

Tools

ParentPay

Arbor/SIMs

Job description

About This Role

• Hours of work: To be agreed - 22.5-30 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday
• Term weeks: 38 + 2 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 46.6

Although the job title is 'Administration Assistant', this does not fully encompass the role. You will need to be excellent at multi-tasking, adept at prioritising, and comfortable with handling interruptions and matters as they arise. Your responsibilities will include supporting children, staff, or parents, answering phones, ordering lunch, and writing a school newsletter. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are willing to go above and beyond, this could be the perfect role for you.

As a School Administrator, you will be central to our school community. Effective communication and good relationships with all stakeholders are essential. Maintaining professionalism and upholding the school’s values are key.

Experience working in a school office and knowledge of packages like ParentPay & Arbor/SIMs is desirable but not essential. You should have a good telephone manner, proficient ICT skills, and excellent English language, spelling, and grammar.

In Return We Can Offer

• A people-first approach, ensuring you feel part of our community
• Opportunities for collaborative working within a successful Multi Academy Trust
• Excellent career development and CPD opportunities
• A commitment to family-friendly policies and supporting staff work/life balance
• Employee benefits package

If you possess the qualities we seek, along with passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we encourage you to apply.

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this position. Please do not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be conducted on successful candidates.

Related Documents

• CA028. Admin - Level 2- Primary.pdf
• Employee Benefits.pdf

Contact Details

Toni Wood

016977 45300

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