Student Welfare, Medical & Reception Administrator

Woolmer Hill School; Ashingdon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Onsite gymnasium

Swimming pool

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

King Edmund School is seeking a friendly, proactive and reliable Student Welfare, Medical & Reception Administrator to join our school administration team. You will support the health, safety and wellbeing of students, provide first aid, liaise with parents, maintain medical records and ensure a smooth reception and attendance process.

You will join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development, mentoring and twilight training.

Qualifications

• Has experience in an administrative, reception, medical or welfare-related role.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is caring, patient and approachable, particularly when supporting young people.
• Can work calmly and confidently in a busy school environment.
• Has strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Is flexible, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid within the scope of your training and liaise with parents and carers.
• Maintain accurate medical records and support students with ongoing medical needs.
• Provide a professional and welcoming reception service and assist with arrivals/departures.
• Assist with attendance administration and undertake general administrative duties.
• Remain calm under pressure and respond to the needs of students, parents, colleagues and visitors.

Skills

Administrative experience

Reception experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The King Edmund School is seeking a friendly, proactive and reliable Student Welfare, Medical & Reception Administrator to join our school administration team. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school community. You will play an important part in supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our students while helping to ensure the smooth and effective running student reception., You will be a key point of contact for students who are unwell, injured or require support during the school day. You will provide first aid within the scope of your training, liaise with parents and carers, maintain accurate medical records and help ensure that students with ongoing medical needs receive the appropriate care and support. Alongside your medical and welfare responsibilities, you will provide a professional and welcoming reception service, support student arrivals and departures, assist with attendance administration and undertake a range of general administrative duties. The role requires someone who can remain calm under pressure, manage competing priorities and respond sensitively to the needs of students, parents, colleagues and visitors., The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

Are you a caring, organised and approachable individual who enjoys making a difference to the lives of young people?, We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in an administrative, reception, medical or welfare-related role.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is caring, patient and approachable, particularly when supporting young people.
• Can work calmly and confidently in a busy school environment.
• Has strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Is flexible, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team.

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. You will be joining a supportive and committed team and will play a valuable part in ensuring our students are able to complete their examinations in a calm, fair and positive environment. If you are dependable, conscientious and enjoy working with young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.