Office Administrator

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide effective administrative support to the School Business Manager and office team
• Undertake general admin duties as required for the efficient function of the office team
• Keep up-to-date records of changing school information and maintain key information for reference and distribution, as necessary
• Provide admin support to teachers and Leadership as required
• Provide admin support for school trips and events
• Contribute to the effective management of the school reception throughout the school day, especially during the peak periods
• Ensure that visitors and members of the community are greeted and welcomed to the school in a warm and professional manner
• Deal efficiently, professionally and effectively with all telephone and visitor enquiries, providing advice, answers and information to the caller where possible
• Filter, direct or redirect calls to the most appropriate person to deal with the enquiry at the lowest level, providing as much help and support as possible if the most appropriate person is not available
• Assist pupils and staff who come to the school reception throughout the school day
• Use the school’s communication and IT systems to provide and gather information needed for effective communication and the efficient operation of the school’s reception
• Other administrative duties as required by the Senior Leadership Team

The closing date for this vacancy is the 24th June 2024. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.