School Office Administrator

Cumbria Education Trust; Longtown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People first approach

Collaborative working

Career and CPD opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Cumbria Education Trust is seeking a proactive School Administrator to join our central school office. You will manage a busy frontline desk, answer phones, order lunches, and help write our school newsletter, while supporting children, staff and parents with a calm, professional approach.

The role requires excellent ICT skills, strong English and the ability to multitask and prioritise amid interruptions. Experience in a school office and familiarity with ParentPay or Arbor/SIMs is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school office.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Excellent English language, spelling and grammar.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone and greet visitors.
• Order lunches and manage related tasks.
• Write or contribute to the school newsletter.
• Support children, staff and parents with clear communication.

Skills

Multitasking

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Tools

ParentPay

Arbor/SIMs

Job description

About This Role

• Hours of work: 37 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday
• Term weeks: 38 + 2 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 45.797
• Permanent position

Although the job title is 'Administrator’, this does not really cover the role accurately. You will need to be superb at multi-tasking, adept at prioritising & someone that does not mind interruptions and dealing with matters as they arise at short notice to support the children, staff or parents, whilst answering the phone, ordering lunch & writing a school newsletter. If this does not faze you and you are willing to go above and beyond, then this is the job for you!

As a School Administrator you will be working at the heart of our school. You are essential for good communication and relationships with all our stakeholders; being a people person and good communicator is essential, whilst maintaining professionalism and upholding the school’s values.

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

In Return We Can Offer

• A people first approach, ensuring that you feel part of our community
• Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working as part of a dynamic and highly successful Multi Academy Trust
• Excellent career and CPD opportunities
• A commitment to constantly review and improve our family friendly policies and look for new and innovative way to aid and support our staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance
• Employee benefits package

Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.