Administrative Assistant

From the advert

We can offer you:

• A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school.
• A warm, welcoming and friendly environment where everyone is a valued member of the team.
• Support to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be, and to help you develop for your next career step.
• An opportunity to be part of a supportive, developmental partnership.
• The opportunity for quality Continuous Professional Learning.
• A varied job where no day is the same!
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Pensions scheme with generous employer contributions.
• An organisation committed to supporting and enabling all staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Values good working relations with all stakeholders.
• Is passionate about securing the very best for children and their families.
• Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes as outlined in the job description for the role.
• Has a positive attitude and is able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the school.
• Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Is good humoured and enjoys working with children.
• Enjoys working as part of a dedicated team in a busy environment.
• Can remain calm under pressure.
• Has experience of working in a school setting.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Can work effectively with and without direction.
• Has an eye for detail.

Your core duties will be:

• Ensure front line enquiries from staff, pupils, parents and visitors are dealt with promptly.
• Managing and organising events within the school calendar.
• Deal with all admissions for school and nursery and appeals applications.
• Ensure that all administrative duties, checks and documentation are completed to the required level of accuracy.
• Use the school MIS, Microsoft and other software products on a regular basis to obtain information and provide reports as required.
• Compiling school meal reports, raising purchase orders and dealing with dinner/nursery fees.