School Office Manager & Administration Lead

National Instruments; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking an Executive Officer to organise the school office and staff, providing admin and secretarial support to the Principal and Board of Governors in Carrickfergus. The role covers extensive clerical duties, record-keeping and front-desk responsibilities.

You will supervise staff, manage duties, oversee purchasing and finances, and maintain information systems across school operations.

Qualifications

• Have either (A) NVQ 3 or BTEC National in Business/ Administration or Finance PLUS two years’ admin experience OR (B) five years’ admin experience with at least one year in staff supervision and purchasing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, assign duties and oversee welfare and discipline.
• Provide admin, clerical and secretarial support to Principal and Board of Governors.
• Develop and operate information systems related to pupils, staff, budgets and transport.
• Handle purchasing, stock control and equipment maintenance.
• Receive and account for cash, bank monies and maintain records.
• Operate reception, telephone, mail handling and secretarial services.
• Draft correspondence, maintain diaries and arrange appointments.

Skills

Planning & organising

People management

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

NVQ 3 / BTEC National in Business Administration or Finance

Equivalent or higher qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking an Executive Officer to organise the school office and staff, providing admin and secretarial support to the Principal and Board of Governors in Carrickfergus. The role covers extensive clerical duties, record-keeping and front-desk responsibilities.

You will supervise staff, manage duties, oversee purchasing and finances, and maintain information systems across school operations.