Receptionist & general admin

Job Description

Are you an experienced AdminWould you like to work on a temporary basis within a wonderful local schoolIf so, then please read on!Currently a local school based in Boothstown is looking to appoint a temporary General/Admin assistant for their welcoming office. The selected candidate will be expected to hold duties such as Answering phones, Greeting visitors, photocopying and furthergeneral administrative tasks (listed below). This is a full time position, of which will see you working until at least the six weeks holidays, a position which may lead to a permanent placement for the right candidate.The school would like this position to be filled and started as soon as possible, so please do not hesitate to apply/contact us today!School administrator job responsibilities:Enquiries.School administrators are often a focal point for enquiries, and the first-point provider of information.They may be approached by staff, pupils and parents, either in person or via telephone, email or letter. As well as maintaining a high degree of professionalism, customer service and discretion, an ability to stay cool and be sympathetic is key.Communications and liaison.The circulation of information amongst staff, pupils and their parents is the responsibility of a school administrator. Often this involves the distribution of written information, so being able to write clearly and effectively is important.In addition to communicating within the school setting (staff, governors, pupils and parents), school administrators may also be expected to liaise with other institutions, external agencies and local authorities.Organising and servicing meetings.These might include staff meetings, meetings of school governors, and school committees and boards, with tasks including organising and circulating information about the meeting, the preparation and distribution of agendas before the meeting, and minute-takingand distribution of minutes and action points after the meeting.Administration of the "student lifecycle".Co-ordinating the recording or collation of information from registration, absences, assessments and examinations.Data entry and management.School administrators may be responsible for the schools management information system (SIMS), requiring a high level of IT proficiency. Or may be involved in the coalition and as a professional role on entry of data relating to various areas of schoolactivity. As such, school administrators play a key role in school record-keeping. You may start as a data entry clerk position and climb up to the ladder of success.Preparation of reports and statistics.The data held within the SIMS may be used by the administrator in the preparation of reports and statistics for either use within the school (e.g. staff and management meetings) or externally (e.g. submitting reports or statistical information to local authorities).General office duties.In addition to handling phone calls, emails and letters, this may include filing, photocopying and other clerical tasks. School administrators are generally expected to have a good level of IT literacy and to be confident in word processing.Organising and facilitating educational and social activitiesThe school administrator may be asked to be involved in anything from booking minibuses and theatre tickets or accommodation for school trips, to selling raffle tickets, school dance tickets or helping to organise PTA meetings.Please click apply or email for more information