School Administrator Primary School

Job Title: School Administrator
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

A popular primary school in Canterbury is looking for an experienced School Administrator to join its busy main office.

The school office is a fast-paced environment and acts as the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will therefore need to be confident dealing with a wide range of queries while maintaining a professional and welcoming approach.

You will support the school’s administrative team with the smooth running of the school office.

Duties will include:

• Welcoming parents, pupils and visitors.

• Answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries.

• Managing the school’s general inbox.

• Maintaining accurate pupil records.

• Recording and monitoring attendance.

• Following up pupil absences.

• Updating the school’s management information system.

• Communicating with parents regarding attendance and general school matters.

• Supporting admissions and new pupil administration.

• Preparing letters and school correspondence.

• Maintaining confidential records.

• Providing administrative support to the senior leadership team.

• Supporting safeguarding administration where required.

Previous school office experience is essential.

Experience using SIMS, Arbor or another school MIS is highly desirable. Candidates should also understand school attendance procedures, confidentiality and safeguarding.

An enhanced DBS will be required.