School Office Administrator & Receptionist

MyNewTerm; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbey Catholic Primary School is seeking a proactive Office Administration Assistant to manage the school reception, greet visitors, and support daily administrative tasks. You will be the first point of contact for parents and staff, upholding a friendly, professional image of the school.

The role requires strong communication, organisation and the ability to multitask in a busy office. Knowledge of SIMS and MS Office is essential, with First Aid being desirable.

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken English and numeracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SIMS.
• Experience in reception duties and filing.
• Ability to liaise with staff, parents and external bodies.
• First Aid qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for visitors, parents and staff.
• Manage reception area and signing in system.
• Provide hospitality to visitors.
• Handle phone calls and messages, filter as needed.
• Maintain security procedures for visitors.
• Assist with pupils data records and stock monitoring.
• Undertake clerical duties like letters and emails.

Skills

English proficiency

Telephone handling

Clerical support

Communication with parents

Multi-tasking

Education

Sound educational background

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

E-mail

Publisher

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Abbey Catholic Primary School is seeking a proactive Office Administration Assistant to manage the school reception, greet visitors, and support daily administrative tasks. You will be the first point of contact for parents and staff, upholding a friendly, professional image of the school.

The role requires strong communication, organisation and the ability to multitask in a busy office. Knowledge of SIMS and MS Office is essential, with First Aid being desirable.