School Office Administrator - Term-Time, Part-Time

St James; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Welcoming school

Professional development

Happy working environment

Job summary

St James' CofE Primary School and Nursery in Colchester is seeking an Admin Assistant to join the school office. The role is part-time (37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year) under a permanent contract, with Scale 3, Point 6 salary (£23,016.13 per annum; full-time equivalent £26,847).

The successful candidate will work in the school office, liaising with families and staff, using Arbor when needed, and supporting school operations during term time with inset days.

Qualifications

• The candidate must communicate well with parents, carers and staff, and with pupils.
• They should work well as part of a team and display a professional attitude.
• They must have good organisational skills and use their own initiative.
• They should remain calm under pressure and have a sense of humour.
• Experience of supporting attendance in a primary school is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work within the school office at St James' CofE Primary School and Nursery.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Provide general administration support and create a welcoming environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Organisational skills

Initiative

Calm under pressure

Sense of humour

Commitment to ethos

Attendance support (advantage)

Tools

Arbor

Job description

St James' CofE Primary School and Nursery in Colchester is seeking an Admin Assistant to join the school office. The role is part-time (37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year) under a permanent contract, with Scale 3, Point 6 salary (£23,016.13 per annum; full-time equivalent £26,847).

The successful candidate will work in the school office, liaising with families and staff, using Arbor when needed, and supporting school operations during term time with inset days.