Administration Assistant

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational person to join our school administration team. We have a relentless focus on working to provide the best possible support to ensure that all our students reach their full potential. You will be joining one of the top performing non-selective schools in the local area, having just recorded the best results the school has ever seen. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do. Core purpose Ensure administrative needs relating to whole school administration, reception and pupil services are met. To support the delivery of an efficient, professional and effective central (general) administration service across the school. Undertake reception duties, greeting visitors and handling face-to-face enquiries. Control and monitor entry to the school including the visitor signing in system and safeguarding issues. Handling telephone enquiries, transferring calls, taking messages where appropriate and following up with relevant staff. Ensure efficient, accurate and timely communication links for parents / carers, staff and other interested parties. Cover first aid duties along with a wide variety of matters including contact with pupils, staff and parents / carers and extensive use of SIMS and related software. Main duties (and specific responsibilities) Reception duties, welcoming visitors to school, attending to students coming into and leaving school out of normal hours. Handling Switchboard, dealing with enquiries from a large range of callers including parents, ensuring all calls are answered quickly and dealt with efficiently, routing enquiries to the correct person or department whilst maintaining a polite and professional manner. Dealing with student absence, accurately updating school records to record the absences and contacting parents for further information working within a tight timescale. Support student ser