School Office Administrator (Maternity Cover – Part Time)
Job Description
Pay: £12.21-£12.60 per hour
School Office Administrator (Maternity Cover – Part Time)
Job Description:
Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a primary school within a Multi-Academy Trust for a part-time School Office Administrator to cover maternity leave. This is a key front-facing role within a busy school office, providing administrative and organisational support to the wider school community while ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.
Responsibilities
- Provide an effective and professional front-of-house service, adhering to safeguarding requirements
- Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff, and pupils via telephone and in person
- Issue communications and letters to parents, staff, and pupils as required
- Use ParentMail for communications, registrations, and responding to queries
- Support the organisation of school events, trips, and associated administration
- Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries, distributing items appropriately
- Assist with stock control and general office administration
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the school Management Information System (Bromcom experience desirable but not essential)
- Complete routine school administration tasks, including returns, goods receipts, and agency spreadsheets
- Administer first aid as required by the role
- Support the ethos, values, and objectives of the school and Trust
Requirements
- Demonstrable office administration experience
- Previous school office experience desirable but not essential
- Confident user of ICT systems and office software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, front-facing environment
- High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Educated to GCSE/NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy
- First Aid qualification desirable or willingness to undertake training
- Strong awareness of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
Hours are yet to be confirmed.
Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding checks in line with statutory guidance.