Administrator Officer

An Ofsted-rated GOOD primary school in Reading is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Administration Officer to join their permanent staff team starting in September 2024. This full-time position requires a reliable individual who can commit to the fixed working hours of 7:45 am to 3:45 pm, Monday to Friday, with no flexibility on hours. This school is offering a competitive salary, negotiable, dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the school’s front office, including answering phone calls, greeting visitors, and handling inquiries.
• Providing administrative support to the headteacher, senior leadership team, and teaching staff.
• Maintaining accurate student records, attendance registers, and other school documentation.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence, and managing school communications.
• Assisting with the administration of school events, trips, and activities.
• Managing and ordering office supplies and maintaining an organized office environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience in a similar administrative role, preferably within an educational setting.
• Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a busy environment.
• Be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and school management software.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Be approachable, with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, contact details and a covering letter indicating why you should be considered along with your availability to interview.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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