Office Administrator - Primary School

B75, Sutton Coldfield, City and Borough of Birmingham Supply Heroes Office Administrator - ASAP start Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Office Administrator Required - Primary School Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive Ofsted-rated 'Good' Primary School in Sutton Coldfield for an experienced Office Administrator to join their administration team as soon as possible. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to work within a friendly and professional school environment. The role is initially long term and could become permanent for the right candidate. The school is highly regarded within the local community and prides itself on creating a positive, supportive atmosphere for both pupils and staff. The Role As the Office Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the school office. Your responsibilities will include: * Front-of-house reception duties, welcoming visitors, pupils and parents * Answering telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently * Providing general administrative support to the school leadership team and wider staff * Maintaining accurate records and pupil information * Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence * Supporting attendance and pupil data administration * Library administration and organisation * Assisting with school events and administrative projects as required * Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies and procedures Essential Criteria Applicants must have previous experience working within a UK school setting. Applications without prior UK school-based administration experience will not be considered. Experience working within a UK primary school is highly desirable. The successful candidate will also have: * Strong administrative and organisational skills * Excellent communication and customer service skills * Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office * The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment * High levels of accuracy and attention to detail * A professional, friendly and approachable manner * The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Desirable Criteria * Previous experience working in a UK primary school office * Experience using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom * Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service * Experience dealing with attendance, admissions or pupil records What the School Offers * A welcoming and supportive school environment * Friendly and dedicated staff team * Strong leadership and excellent support * Opportunity to work within an Ofsted-rated 'Good' primary school * Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent contract * Immediate start available for the right candidate Apply Now If you are an experienced School Office Administrator looking for a rewarding role within a supportive primary school in Sutton Coldfield, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration. Interviews will be arranged promptly and the successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible. Supply Heroes - Connecting Outstanding School Support Staff with Outstanding Schools. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs