Administrator / School Administration Assistant

Job Description

Administrator / School Administration Assistant who is a self-motivated, confident and dedicated team player with a can-do attitude is required for a well-established Academy Trust based in Plymouth, Devon, South West England.SALARY: £19,650 - £20,444 FTE (Actual Salary £17,411 to £18,114 per annum based on 39 weeks per year)BENEFITS: LGPS Pension, Great Career Progression and Development Opportunities and access to the Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon, South West EnglandJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 08:15am to 16:15 pm (Term-Time only - 39 weeks per year/ 37 hours per week)JOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Administrator / School Administration Assistant who is a self-motivated, confident and dedicated team player, with a can-do attitude.Working as an Administrator / School Administration Assistant you will join the admin team that supports the whole school on a range of general administrative duties as well as school specific administrative duties.As an Administrator / School Administration Assistant your duties will include busy reception cover, answering telephone and face to face enquiries from a range of stakeholders including parents, staff and students.As an Administrator / School Administration Assistant you will be required to undertake the maintenance of manual and computerised records/management systems, financial administration e.g. recording school meals and undertaking specific duties that supportthe day-to-day administrative operations of the school.APPLY TODAYIf this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESSome of your duties and responsibilities as Administrator / School Administration Assistant will include:

• Reception duties, answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors

• Maintenance of manual and computerised records/management systems

• Routine administration including financial administration e.g. collect and record dinner money

• Sort and distribute mail

• First aid

• Assist with arrangements for visits by the school nurse, photographer etc

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• NVQ Level 2 in administration or equivalent qualification or experience

• GCSE or equivalent Mathematics and English - Grade C and above

• Good knowledge of general computer packages and office equipment e.g. Microsoft Office, photocopier, fax, shredder, telephones etc

• Previous experience of working in a school environment is desirable but not essential

• Using judgement when interpreting and resolving problems

• Good keyboarding skills for the production of routine correspondence and emails with occasional typing

• Use manual and computerised record/information systems such as HR systems

• Have good verbal and written communication skills to exchange information with a range of audiences (e.g. staff, pupils and others)

• Have good IT skills including proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products

APPLY TODAYBy submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P8404Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Plymouth, Devon, South West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.