Administration Assistant

Position: Administration Assistant - responsible for providing high quality clerical, administrative and data management support in a busy school office.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and staff, managing enquiries, telephone calls and communications in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and support attendance processes.
• Handle school communications and assist with reports, data entry and general office systems.
• Coordinate administrative aspects of school activities such as trips, clubs, admissions, newsletters and payment systems.
• Liaise effectively with colleagues, families and external agencies, ensuring information is managed efficiently and sensitively at all times.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills.
• Highly approachable and able to build positive relationships across the school community.
• Capable of working flexibly, remaining calm under pressure, and supporting the well being of children.
• Commitment to safeguarding, professionalism, ongoing development and support of child welfare.
• Experience in an educational or similarly structured environment is desirable.

EEO & Safeguarding

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 and requires standard safeguarding checks, including DBS and suitability to work with children.