Are you looking for a new fast-paced and motivating school administration role?
Do you have excellentmunication and organisational skills, as well as a passion for working with children and their families?
If so, you might be the perfect candidate for our temporary school administrator position in Preston.
Your new role
Within this fast-paced school administrator role based in a Preston school, you will be responsible for managing a number of varied administrative tasks within the school, as well as being the first port of call for all parents, visitors and pupils to the school. You will work closely with the senior leadership team, teachers, support staff, andernors to ensure the smooth running of the front office.
This is a term-time-only position working afternoons only Monday - Friday and will be temporary on an ongoing basis.
Duties may include;
1. Taking calls and messages.
2. Weing visitors to the school and ensuring they are signed in and out accordingly
3. Booking appointments and arranging meetings with parents and outside agencies.
4. Update and maintain pupil and staff records or databases, usingputer applications such as Microsoft Office, SIMS, ParentPay, Arbor etc.
5. Speaking to parents and sending out correspondence about pupil absences
6. Send and receive letters and emails.
7. Order and stock supplies, equipment, and stationery
8. Follow the school policies and procedures regarding health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding, and data protection
9. Dealing with reprographics needs within the office.
What you'll need to succeed
10. Previous experience in a school or office environment is essential for this role.
11. Knowledge of SIMS or Arbor and other school systems
12. A friendly, professional, and helpful attitude
13. A high level of confidentiality and discretion
14. A flexible and adaptable approach to work
15. Amitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children