Office Administrator

The Limes; United States; A distancia; USD 29.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Local Government Pension Scheme LGPS

Flexible working options

29 days' annual leave (pro rata)

Career development & CPD

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

The Limes Primary Academy, part of REAch2 Academy Trust, is seeking an Office Administrator to join the busy school office. You will be the welcoming face for parents, carers, visitors, contractors and staff, supporting the smooth running of the academy.

Working alongside the Office Coordinator, you will help ensure efficient, professional, and warm operations; this role offers opportunities for development within a supportive trust that values teamwork and safeguarding.

Formación

• Experience in a general office or administrative role.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
• Experience of reception or front-of-house duties.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to write clear emails and letters.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Be the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors, contractors, staff and children.
• Support the Office Coordinator to ensure efficient, professional office operations.
• Help maintain a welcoming, warm and well-organised school reception area.

Conocimientos

Office experience

MS Office

Reception duties

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Email writing

Organisational skills

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Office Administrator to join our busy school office and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our academy. As the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors, contractors, staff and children, you will be the welcoming face of our school. Working alongside the Office Coordinator, you will help ensure that our office operates efficiently, professionally and with warmth. At The Limes Primary Academy, you'll be part of a community that is ambitious for its children and committed to providing the highest standards of education. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school that embraces challenge, values teamwork and supports staff to grow.

Requirements

• Experience in a general office or administrative role
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Experience of reception or front-of-house duties
• Strong spoken and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to write clear, professional emails and letters
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Confidence working with a wide range of people

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here's why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children's lives.
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You'll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme LGPS, We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

• A wide range of professional development opportunities,
• Personalised mentoring to help you grow in your role.
• A supportive environment where you're never alone in facing obstacles.
• A competitive salary,
• 29 days' paid holiday (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service) (pro rata for part-time or term-time only)
• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils. We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.