Senior Office Administrator

Job Description

Senior Office Administrator

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, confident and efficient Senior Office Administrator to work in our busy School Office. This role requires a good knowledge of secretarial and pupil matters. The successful applicant's duties will include providing general clerical, financial, administrational and reception support to the school. Applicants will require a confident and friendly manner, be a team player, have the ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure. Excellent IT skills and strong interpersonal skills are a must, as is a good sense of humour! Previous school experience, inclusive of SIMS is essential whilst finance knowledge is desirable.

The successful applicant will:-

be educated to GCSE A-C or above in English & Maths, with an NVQ as desirable in an area relevant to this post
have excellent oral and written communication skills
have an ability to show initiative and work independently efficiently
have strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
have excellent IT skills in Word and Excel
have previous experience in an educational setting

We can offer:-

An Outstanding School
Staff who are committed to high quality teaching and learning
Supportive and engaged governors, parents and local community
Pupils who are friendly, polite and keen to learn
Continued professional development

Application packs are also available from the School Office.

The Phoenix Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.