School Office Administrator - Term-Time, MIS & Reception

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School in Blyth is seeking an Office Administrator to join our friendly team. You will oversee the reception, handle calls and enquiries, sign in visitors, and monitor access.

You’ll maintain school records, support statutory returns, and manage our MIS (Arbor) while providing general admin support. The role requires strong IT skills, MOS products and Arbor MIS experience are advantages, plus GCSEs in Maths/English and reliable, timely work ethic.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritise day-to-day tasks.
• Experience using information management systems; MOS products and Arbor MIS are advantages.
• High standard of verbal and written communication.
• Reliability and ability to meet key deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reception desk and greet visitors professionally.
• Answer calls and handle face-to-face enquiries promptly and courteously.
• Sign in visitors and monitor access to the school site.
• Maintain school systems and records, support statutory returns.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support; manage MIS (Arbor).

Skills

MOS products

Arbor MIS

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Arbor MIS

MOS products

Job description

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School in Blyth is seeking an Office Administrator to join our friendly team. You will oversee the reception, handle calls and enquiries, sign in visitors, and monitor access.

You’ll maintain school records, support statutory returns, and manage our MIS (Arbor) while providing general admin support. The role requires strong IT skills, MOS products and Arbor MIS experience are advantages, plus GCSEs in Maths/English and reliable, timely work ethic.