School Office Administrator

Class Act Teaching Services; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Recommend a Friend bonus

Job summary

Class Act Teaching Services is partnering with a welcoming secondary school in Faringdon to recruit an Office Administrator. This full-time role runs 8:15am–4pm, with an immediate start and potential extension beyond Christmas.

You will manage calls and emails, maintain records, and support safeguarding and front-of-house duties in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, office or reception role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• A professional, reliable and approachable demeanor.
• Experience in an educational setting is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Provide a professional and welcoming front-of-house service.
• Maintain accurate school records and databases.
• Support attendance and general administrative processes.
• Produce letters, reports and other school documentation.
• Assist staff with a variety of day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Manage visitor sign-in procedures and safeguarding requirements.
• Undertake filing, scanning, photocopying and data entry duties.
• Help ensure the smooth running of the school office.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Professional demeanor

Job description

Class Act Teaching Services is working with a welcoming secondary school in Faringdon to recruit a professional and organised Office Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to join a busy school environment and provide essential support to staff, students, parents and visitors.

This full-time position is available for an immediate start and is expected to continue until at least Christmas, with the potential for extension, for the hours between 815am - 4pm.

The Role

As an Office Administrator, you will:

• Manage incoming telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Provide a professional and welcoming front-of-house service.
• Maintain accurate school records and databases.
• Support attendance and general administrative processes.
• Produce letters, reports and other school documentation.
• Assist staff with a variety of day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Manage visitor sign-in procedures and safeguarding requirements.
• Undertake filing, scanning, photocopying and data entry duties.
• Help ensure the smooth running of the school office.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an administrative, office or reception role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• A professional, reliable and approachable manner.
• Previous experience within an educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Work with Class Act Teaching Services?

• Competitive pay of £15.12 - £15.36 per hour including holiday pay.
• Weekly PAYE pay.
• Dedicated support from experienced education recruitment consultants.
• Access to a range of long-term and permanent opportunities.
• £50 Recommend a Friend bonus.

Safeguarding

Class Act Teaching Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.