Administration Officer

St Bernadette’s is a small, friendly primary school and we are looking for an Admin Officer to work in our school office.

You will be part of a two man team who keep the school running and ensure that our children are well looked after. Every day is different, there will be some challenges but if you enjoy working as part of a team to problem solve you are sure to thrive in this environment.

Although the majority of your time will be to complete finance and personnel tasks, such as collecting payments for dinners and trips, submitting claim forms, placing orders and paying invoices, there will also be other tasks which fill your day, such as attending to children’s welfare, sharing reception duties and some hospitality.

The role will also include being Clerk to the Governors, scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and attending and minuting meetings. There will be some additional evening hours to work occasionally.

The following attributes and skills are essential:

• A warm, positive and professional manner
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and cope with many interruptions
• Good ICT skills
• The ability to learn quickly!
• Excellent literacy skills and the ability to confidently produce correspondence as needed
• Good communication, patience and flexibility
• Willingness to carry out other duties such as first aid and administration of medicines
• A sense of humour and a willingness to be involved in the life of the school
• The ability to work in a team
• To be supportive of our Catholic ethos
• A caring approach towards children and adults