School Office Administrator

Careerline Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special school and college is seeking a General Office Administrator to join their administration team in Cranleigh, Surrey. The role requires providing essential clerical support to ensure the smooth operation of the school office. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, flexibility, and experience in administration, contributing to a positive environment for students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and a friendly nature are key.
• Experience in education settings is a plus.
• Ability to work within a team with various school community members.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support and clerical tasks.
• Support staff, students, and parents in the smooth running of the school office.
• Demonstrate flexibility in a school environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Basic office experience

Job description

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General Office Administrator - Cranleigh, Surrey
Actual Salary: £23,676 - £24,184 pa
(37.5 paid hours per week over 42 weeks, being term time 39 + 15 days in school closure periods plus holiday pay) with an additional £1,000 Retention Bonus**
(FTE 37.5 hours over 52 weeks £25,543-£26,090, incl. paid holidays & public holidays)

Our client is a Special School, College, Registered Children's Home and Adult Supported Living House with 250 staff contributing to having a positive influence on the lives, communication and wellbeing of children and young people with special needs. Their 70 students are aged 5 to 19 and have needs that include autism, language and communication disorders, ADHD, severe and complex learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.

They are looking for a friendly, motivated and adaptable person to join their business and administration team providing high quality administrative support for a varied range of clerical and administrative tasks for the Trust. Candidates will have to demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm and enjoy working within a team, with all members of the school community; therefore, excellent communication skills and a friendly, confident and welcoming nature are key for this position. Basic office experience is necessary, and working in a school is advantageous but not essential.

The successful candidates will play a key role in the smooth running of our school office, providing essential support to staff, students, and parents.

For full details, please apply online or call 01227 780888