School Office & Communications Lead

Cumbria Education Trust; Longtown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People first approach

Collaborative working

Career and CPD opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Cumbria Education Trust is seeking a proactive School Administrator to join our central school office. You will manage a busy frontline desk, answer phones, order lunches, and help write our school newsletter, while supporting children, staff and parents with a calm, professional approach.

The role requires excellent ICT skills, strong English and the ability to multitask and prioritise amid interruptions. Experience in a school office and familiarity with ParentPay or Arbor/SIMs is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school office.
• Excellent ICT skills.
• Excellent English language, spelling and grammar.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phone and greet visitors.
• Order lunches and manage related tasks.
• Write or contribute to the school newsletter.
• Support children, staff and parents with clear communication.

Skills

Multitasking

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Tools

ParentPay

Arbor/SIMs

Job description

Cumbria Education Trust is seeking a proactive School Administrator to join our central school office. You will manage a busy frontline desk, answer phones, order lunches, and help write our school newsletter, while supporting children, staff and parents with a calm, professional approach.

The role requires excellent ICT skills, strong English and the ability to multitask and prioritise amid interruptions. Experience in a school office and familiarity with ParentPay or Arbor/SIMs is desirable.