Administration Assistant
Job description
A partner school in the local area is seeking a dedicated and experienced School Administrator to join their office team after the Easter holidays. This role is part-time, working Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and is essential to the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an administrator with previous admin experience who is confident working in a busy educational environment and supporting staff, pupils, and families.
The Role
You will provide high-quality administrative support across the school, acting as a key point of contact and working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, and external agencies to ensure efficient school operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage front-of-house duties, including handling telephone calls, emails, and visitor enquiries
- Maintain accurate pupil records and update school data systems
- Support attendance monitoring, admissions, and wider school administration
- Provide administrative support to senior leadership and teaching staff
- Handle confidential information in line with GDPR and school policies
- Assist with general office organisation, filing, and scheduling
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous administrative experience (essential)
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident use of IT systems and Microsoft Office (school systems such as SIMS desirable)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional, calm, and approachable manner
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working in an educational setting
- Knowledge of school systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or similar
- Understanding of safeguarding and data protection procedures
Additional Information
Pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the potential for a permanent role for the right candidate.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches where applicable.
FREE child protection and Prevent Duty training is provided to all registered candidates.
For further details or to apply, please get in touch.
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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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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