School Office Administrator - Front Desk & Admin Support

Halfway Nursery Infant School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Halfway Nursery Infant School in Sheffield is seeking an Admin/ Clerical Officer to join its Admin Team, providing high-level administrative support and working seamlessly with a part‑time colleague. The role is term-time only, including INSET days.

The successful candidate will manage enquiries from parents and visitors, support finance tasks, and use systems like Microsoft Office and SIMS. Training can be provided; first aid and medicines handling may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy school office
• Experience managing nursery admissions and FEL
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SIMS
• First aid and medicines management training preferred

Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and first point of contact
• Maintaining safeguarding procedures
• Answering phone calls, emails and enquiries promptly
• Ensuring smooth administrative processes
• Managing tasks and responding to diverse school needs
• Contributing to inclusive school culture
• Engaging in all aspects of school life
• Providing administrative support to teachers and leadership team
• Upholding the school's policies

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team player

Organised

Customer service

Adaptable

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS pupil database

Payment systems

ICT skills

Job description

Halfway Nursery Infant School in Sheffield is seeking an Admin/ Clerical Officer to join its Admin Team, providing high-level administrative support and working seamlessly with a part‑time colleague. The role is term-time only, including INSET days.

The successful candidate will manage enquiries from parents and visitors, support finance tasks, and use systems like Microsoft Office and SIMS. Training can be provided; first aid and medicines handling may be required.