Vacancy Detail

School Administrator

SMART EDUCATION is a specialist consultancy focusing exclusively on the Education sector. We work extensively with Nurseries, Schools (Mainstream & SEN), Academies, FE Settings and a variety of alternative education establishments across the West Midlands recruiting for PERMANENT and TEMPORARY staff. We offer a bespoke service to both the clients and candidates with whom we work and are extremely proud of our honest reputation and our professional attitude towards Safeguarding & Customer Service.

We are currently looking for a school administrator to work within a Primary School office in a two-form entry Wolverhampton based Primary School. This is a permanent full-time position with the working hours of 8:30am – 3:15pm Monday – Friday.

This position is to start in November 2021 and could potential go long-term for the right candidate.

You must have school administrative experience within the last two years.

This position would be ideal for a candidate who aspires to have a career within education or the clerical sector.

Job Description:

The school administrator will be expected to: 

• Have an eagerness to learn and develop necessary administrative skills
• Complete general administrative and receptionist duties
• Communicate articulately with others
• Create a good first impression of the school to other
• Be the first point of contact on reception – answering and making calls
• Implement school policies and procedures within your daily duties especially safeguarding
• Carry out a variety of administrative tasks to support the school secretary and school bursar
• Work as part of a team and on your own using your initiative
• Liaise with staff (including the school business manager), pupils, parents, and other professionals
• Previous experience of using SIMS

Within the apprenticeship you will be given support throughout. This could be the perfect opportunity to develop many transferable administrative skills.
 

Job Requirements:

•        The circulation of information amongst staff, pupils and their parents is the responsibility of a school administrator / receptionist. 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.

•        Experience using school administrative programs like SIMs, CMIS / EMIS is preferential but not essential

•        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.

 

YOU MUST HAVE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE / SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST EXPERIENCE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

Salary: Based upon the individual’s experience – From National Living Wage upwards

Hours: 8:30am – 3:15pm everyday Mon – Fri

Location: Wolverhampton

Interview Dates: ASAP

Start Date: November 2021

Contact: Graham Kelly

 

If you are a Teacher, TA, Lecturer, SEN specialist, Cover Supervisor or Nursery Nurse and are looking for work opportunities on both a permanent or temporary basis, then call SMART EDUCATION today. You are guaranteed a professional and efficient service from our very experienced and approachable consultants. At SMART EDUCATION exceeding your expectations is our priority. Our Key Values to you: Service Motivation Approachability Reliability Trust, we look forward to hearing from you.

 

Location: Wolverhampton | Salary: | Job type: Permanent/Contract | Posted: 19/11/2021