Admin Assistant

Role: Admin Assistant

Daily Rate: £85 - £100 per day 

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: September 2024

Teaching Personnel are currently looking to recruit multiple Admin Assistants to work across secondary schools within the West Midlands. The ideal candidate will have ample experience working within a school enviroment and be willing to work full time 08:00am - 16:00pm. 

Responsibilities as an Admin Assistant

• Perform general office duties, including filing, photocopying, and ordering supplies.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the school leadership team, teachers, and other staff members.
• Manage and maintain the school's SIMS database, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of student records.
• Handle enquiries from parents, students, and external agencies, delivering excellent customer service.
• Coordinate student admissions, including processing applications, maintaining waiting lists, and organising admissions events.
• Assist with the organisation and execution of school events, meetings, and activities.
• Manage student attendance records, including tracking absences and generating reports.
• Prepare and distribute school communications, such as newsletters, letters, and emails.
• Maintain and update administrative systems and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and procedures, particularly regarding data protection and safeguarding.

Requirements

• Experience working in a UK School is essential.
• Extensive experience with SIMS (School Information Management System) is essential.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection regulations in schools.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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