School Office Administrator

Step Teachers Ltd; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Class Act Teaching Services is recruiting for an Office Administrator at a welcoming secondary school in Faringdon. The role involves front-of-house duties, record keeping, attendance support and general admin to staff, students, parents and visitors.

The position is full-time with an immediate start and hours 8:15am - 4pm, for a period through Christmas with possible extension. DBS checks are required and safeguarding is emphasised.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, office or reception roles.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Professional, reliable and approachable manner.

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 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

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Work independence

Professional demeanour

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.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• 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.