Office Administrator

Are you an organised, professional, and friendly administrator looking for your next opportunity within education?

We are currently recruiting for a School Office Administrator to join a welcoming primary school in Clevedon. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the school and will often be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the school reception and welcoming visitors.
• Handling telephone calls, emails, and enquiries in a professional manner.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating school databases.
• Supporting attendance monitoring and reporting.
• Assisting with school communications and correspondence.
• Providing administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Managing filing, data entry, and general office duties.
• Ensuring confidentiality and safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous administrative experience in an office environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Professional, approachable, and reliable manner.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a school office or educational setting.
• Knowledge of school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom.
• First Aid qualification or previous first aid experience.

While experience in a school office and first aid training would be highly advantageous, we would also welcome applications from candidates with strong administration experience from other sectors. Training can be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly school environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference within the local community.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Term-time working pattern supporting a healthy work-life balance.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you are an experienced school administrator or a strong administrator looking to bring your skills into education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

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