A school in the Dudley area is seeking a reliable and well-organised School Office Administrator to join its office team on a part-time basis to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a key front-facing role within the school and would suit an individual with strong administrative skills who is confident working in a busy educational environment. A First Aid qualification is desirable.
Working Hours
School hours (exact start and finish times will vary depending on the school)
Typically between 8.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday
Hours and working pattern to be confirmed with the successful candidate
Key Responsibilities
Provide an effective and professional front-of-house service and administrative support to the school, adhering to safeguarding requirements at all times
Issue communications and letters to parents, staff, and pupils as required
Manage telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries from all school stakeholders
Utilise ParentMail for school communications, including managing registrations and responding to queries
Support the organisation and administration of school events, trips, and related activities
Receive and manage all deliveries into school, including distribution to staff and associated administration
Manage incoming and outgoing post
Assist with the management and monitoring of school stock items
Undertake a range of school administration tasks, including Under 5s milk returns, goods receipting, and agency spreadsheets
Administer first aid as required by the role
Data Management
Maintain and update pupil records using the school's management information systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection requirements
Support for the School
Comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting concerns appropriately
Contribute to the overall ethos, values, and aims of the school or Trust
Participate in training, performance development, and learning activities as required
Attend and contribute to meetings as required
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the responsibilities and grade of the role
The Ideal Candidate
Experience
Demonstrable office-based administrative experience, including the development and use of administrative systems
Previous school office experience is desirable but not essential
Qualifications / Training
Educated to GCSE or NVQ Level 2 standard (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy
Willingness to undertake relevant training as required
First Aid qualification (desirable)
Practical Skills
Confident and effective use of ICT packages
Very good keyboard and data entry skills
Ability to use standard office equipment (e.g. computer, photocopier, telephone)
Ability to plan, implement, and maintain effective administrative systems
Safeguarding
This role involves working with children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures. The cost of the DBS check will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be managed by a recruitment agency on behalf of the school.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks