Administration Assistant
Hours: 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 12:00pm to 4:00pm) - Term Time Only
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: JG3 SCP 5-6 (£25,583 - £25,989 FTE)
Actual Salary: £12,146.45 - £12,339.21
A primary school is seeking a friendly, organised, and proactive Administration Assistant to join its office team.
The successful candidate will provide efficient administrative support and act as a key point of contact for pupils, staff, parents, and visitors. Previous experience working in a school environment is desirable, particularly experience using CPOMS and radio communication systems.
Key Requirements
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Strong IT skills
- Experience using CPOMS (desirable)
- Experience using radio communication systems (desirable)
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Key Responsibilities
- Welcoming visitors and managing reception duties
- Handling telephone calls, emails, and deliveries
- Maintaining attendance and lunch records
- Processing payments and administrative records
- Managing diaries and room bookings
- Supporting school events, visits, and parents' evenings
- Monitoring stock levels and placing orders
- Preparing communications for parents and carers
- Logging and reporting safeguarding concerns through CPOMS where required
- Supporting effective communication across the school using radio systems
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
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