School Office Administrator (Term-Time)

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Wollescote Primary School is seeking a highly organised Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils and visitors, helping to create a positive and supportive environment for our children and families.

The role requires excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office) and experience with school systems, with a focus on confidentiality and safeguarding in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear and professional communication with adults and children.
• Understanding confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience in administration is advantageous, especially in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school office.
• Act as the first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils and visitors.
• Answer telephone and email enquiries in a professional and friendly manner.
• Maintain accurate pupil records using school systems (MIS).
• Support attendance monitoring and follow-up procedures.
• Assist with newsletters, letters home and school communications.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post.
• Support organisation of school events, trips and activities.
• Work with staff and leadership to support school operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Tools

Microsoft Office

School systems

Job description

Wollescote Primary School is seeking a highly organised Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, pupils and visitors, helping to create a positive and supportive environment for our children and families.

The role requires excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office) and experience with school systems, with a focus on confidentiality and safeguarding in a busy school setting.