School Roles - Temporary - Reed : Job Details

Role Purpose:Providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school’s operations, enabling staff and leadership to focus on educational priorities and student outcomes.

• Front office management including greeting visitors, answering calls, and handling enquiries
• Maintaining accurate student records and managing attendance data
• Supporting admissions, transfers, and withdrawals
• Preparing letters, reports, and documentation for internal and external use
• Organising meetings, booking venues, and arranging refreshments
• Assisting with staff recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining personnel files
• Processing purchase orders, invoices, and petty cash claims
• Supporting budget tracking and financial reporting
• Managing school communications including newsletters and website updates
• Liaising with parents, staff, and external agencies
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and health & safety regulations
• Supporting school events, trips, and documentation management
• Handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality
• Providing administrative support to other departments as required

Experience:

• Previous experience in a school or similar administrative environment (2-3 years)

Professional and Personal Skills:

• Well-organised and able to manage/prioritise tasks, addressing last-minute changes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, discreet, and resourceful
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing priorities and requirements with a positive and professional attitude
• Initiative and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced level of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Forms, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and ability to quickly learn new systems
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Demonstrates aptitude and a can-do attitude
• Proactive in driving tasks forward and able to chase leadership team

• Salary: £13.50 – £18.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, term-time only or full-time depending on assignment
• Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing recruitment
• Annual Leave: Accrued based on hours worked
• Additional Benefits: Free parking, access to training, supportive team environment

Available Immediately? Apply below!