School Administrator - Primary School - Exeter

Are you an organised and friendly administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment and supporting children, families and staff? A welcoming Primary School in Exeter is looking for a professional School Administrator to join its office team on a full-time, permanent basis.

• School Administrator Role

• Primary School

• Exeter

• Full-time, Permanent

• As Soon As Possible Start

• Competitive Salary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who wants to work within a school and become an important part of its daily operations.

School Administrator - School Information

The school is a welcoming Primary School in Exeter committed to providing children with a safe, positive and supportive environment.

The administration team is central to the smooth running of the school, supporting teachers, senior leaders, parents, pupils and visitors throughout the day.

The successful candidate will need to be approachable and professional while also being highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.

School Administrator - The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing general administrative support

• Managing telephone calls

• Responding to emails

• Welcoming visitors

• Dealing with parent enquiries

• Maintaining school records

• Updating databases

• Preparing letters

• Preparing documents

• Maintaining filing systems

• Supporting senior leaders

• Assisting with admissions

• Supporting pupil records

• Processing correspondence

• Booking meetings

• Preparing meeting documentation

• Supporting school events

• Ordering office supplies

• Maintaining accurate records

• Supporting attendance administration

• Liaising with teachers

• Maintaining confidentiality

• Supporting the smooth running of the school office

School Administrator - Front Office

You will often be the first point of contact for parents and visitors.

A warm and professional manner will therefore be essential.

You should be confident answering questions, providing appropriate information and directing enquiries to the correct member of staff.

The successful candidate will understand that the school office contributes significantly to the overall experience families have with the school.

School Administrator - Organisation

The role will involve managing several tasks at once.

You may be answering a telephone call while dealing with an email, assisting a parent and preparing documents for a meeting.

You will therefore need to prioritise effectively and remain calm when the office becomes busy.

Good attention to detail will be particularly important when maintaining pupil records and preparing documentation.

School Administrator - IT and Records

You should be confident using Microsoft Office, email and electronic filing systems.

Experience using a school MIS would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will need to maintain accurate information and understand the importance of confidentiality when handling pupil and staff records.

School Administrator - Experience and Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous administrative experience

• School experience desirable

• Strong IT skills

• Good Microsoft Office knowledge

• Excellent communication

• Strong organisational ability

• Excellent attention to detail

• Professional telephone manner

• Friendly and approachable personality

• Ability to prioritise

• Ability to work independently

• Strong confidentiality

• Reliable and professional approach

• Good customer-service skills

Salary

The salary for this School Administrator position will be competitive and dependent on experience.

Application

Please send your application for this School Administrator position through as soon as possible.