School Administration Officer

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Ideally has experience of working in a school office setting

• Has experience of MIS software such as Arbor or similar

• Has a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word, Outlook

• Wants to be part of a school where children are nurtured

• Enjoys working in an organised, pro-active and friendly environment

• Is highly organised, calm and professional

• Is able to multi-task

• Understands and respects confidentiality

• Supports the Christian ethos and values of the school

• A very supportive team and friendly environment with lots of laughter

• The opportunity to flourish alongside the pupils

• Ad-hoc additional paid time for the organisation of staff absence

The successful candidate will:

• Be the first point of contact to welcome pupils, parents and visitors
• Lead the daily administration of the school office
• Support communication, data, organisational systems and safeguarding
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership team and School Bursar to ensure the smooth running of the school
• Manage the organisation of cover for staff absence

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.