School Administrator

Qin Recruitment Ltd

Position: School AdministratorLocation: London, SW1PRole: PermanentSalary: £31,716 per annum (point 12, term time)Hours: 7.45am – 3.45pm (term time 38 weeks plus 2 including exam results day)Qin Recruitment are delighted to be working with a Church of England school for girls aged eleven to eighteen with a mixed Sixth Form. This is a historic school, and its current ethos are rooted in a confident and generous Christian faith and practice, which welcomes students and staff of all backgrounds and beliefs.

This ‘outstanding’ voluntary-aided Church of England Girls’ school are now looking to appoint a School Administrator.You will offer administrative support to staff and students, deal with parental enquires and generally aid the smooth running of the school office.

Responsibilities

• Offer support to the Heads of Year and Senior Leaders to support the day to day running of the school.
• Entering and editing student data and producing relevant reports/analysis.
• Student records and related correspondence.
• Once qualified provide first aid to students and staff. Formal training in First Aid at Work will be provided.
• Ensure student medication is held and stored safely, and regularly reviewed to ensure it is in date.
• Work experience placements for Year 10.
• Work related learning duties as directed by senior management.
• Arranging career adviser appointments.

Qualifications/Training

• Educated to at least A level or equivalent.
• Proven record of administrative efficiency with attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of GDPR and cyber security.

Essential qualities

• The ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with all members of a diverse community.
• Experience of offering customer service to a range of clients (staff, parents, and students).
• Happy to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders with a professional and friendly attitude.
• Be flexible to undertake a range of duties as and when needed.
• Appreciate the need to work within procedures and guidelines in a heavily regulated environment.
• Show evidence of the ability to work under pressure in a vibrant and dynamic environment.
• Be committed to continued personal and professional development and ready to reflect on any lack of ability and to take constructive criticism to work on weaknesses.
• Committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Essential skills

• Sound IT skills and ready to use a range of software once trained to do so.
• The ability to use Microsoft Excel to create record and report data.
• Able to plan and organise work flows to meet deadlines.
• Can initiate and develop systems.
• Understand the need for confidentiality and data security.